What was going on here? This was not normal. As far as he knew, Lexy had never been afraid of anything. Lexy relaxed as Jack stroked her hair, holding her head against his chest. In a low muffled voice, “I’m sorry Jack. I...I just can’t. Right now.” Geez she was fragile. All the more reason to protect her. No. Forget it, Wyatt. Jack closed his eyes and willed the flame within to extinguish. Straightening her dress into place, he placed a celibate kiss on the top of her head. “It’s all right, angel. Get a good night’s sleep, Lexy. I’ll see you tomorrow.” Angel. He had to stop saying that. What the hell! No heaven. In his arms. “Jack?” Raising her head, Lexy looked at him, endless questions in her hazy blue eyes. “Mmmmm.”
