I call, and she steps out from the bathroom, a terrified look on her face. She runs in a full-out sprint toward me and wraps herself around me so tight I can barely breathe. I wrap my arms around her, too. This must have scared the living shit out of her. Even though she’s been taking her medicine, I still see the anxiety ride her, at least now that I’m watching for it. “It’s okay,” I tell her as I stroke her hair. It took me a bit longer to get back to the clubhouse. Not only did we have to take care of those three assholes, but I also needed to help with the sweep of the compound. We found nothing but added some of the Clayton’s charter to the security detail. I also had to check with Buzz, who didn’t find anything out of the ordinary. Everything is in place, and nothing seems to be wrong. But I agree with him; something isn’t right. I kiss the top of Shaina’s head and inhale the smell of her hair. Never in my life have I enjoyed holding a woman, and Shaina fits perfectly against me.
