She’s a final girl heroine. He’s the PI obsessed with keeping her safe. ICE COVERED HEART will be here on 10.13.26!

He stared straight in her eyes. “I’m sorry you were hurt.  I hate that ever happened to you. I will do everything in my power to make sure that you are never hurt again. That you are protected always.”

“You mean…protected during the case. Protected while we investigate.”

No, he meant exactly what he’d said. He wanted her protected, always. 

“That’s what you mean, isn’t it?”

“I mean I will protect you.”  Done. 

“I protected myself before,” she whispered.

Damn straight, she had.

“I was terrified, I was in pain, and I survived.”

He leaned toward her, helpless to stop himself.

“But it’s nice to have backup this time.” Husky words. So soft. “Very nice. It’s nice to have you with me.”

You have me. Done.

“This isn’t part of our contract.” Her voice had gone even huskier. “But, uh, Hunter, will you kiss me?”

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