Protecting Their Child

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tell when she’d finished up.
    “He wants to talk with you.”
    He took the cell and Kate walked to the kitchen door. He hadn’t spoken to any member of the Danver family since before the divorce and had no idea what to expect during this conversation.
    “Hello, David. Before you waste time complaining about the danger I’ve put your daughter in, understand that nothing will happen to her under my protection.”
    “Right now, Cord, you’re the only one she trusts. Just get her to the airport tomorrow. They’re telling us there will only be a short window between these merging storm fronts. We’ll call as soon as we’re allowed to lift off.”
    “That’s not what I have planned, sir.”
    Silence.
    Cord looked at the phone to make sure they hadn’t been disconnected. “I don’t believe it’s safe to wait.”
    “I see. You think he’s coming after you?”
    “The less details I share with you, sir, the less danger your family’s in.” It wasn’t that Cord didn’t trust Kate’s father. He just didn’t know how thoroughly Serna’s men had infiltrated the local area.
    “You’ll notify me?”
    “Yes, sir.” Cord had a few other things to say to convince David he was right. He hadn’t planned on one hundred percent cooperation. Made for a shorter call.
    “I’ll tell your parents you’re both all right and that you’ll call when you can.”
    What an ungrateful son. He hadn’t even thought about calling his parents to let them know he or Kate were okay. The Rangers had probably contacted his dad as soon as Serna was freed.
    “Thank you for that.” He paused. “And for your trust.”
    “Goes without sayin’.”
    The old man had thrown him off his rehearsed dialogue. He would never have thought David would openly support his decisions. “Wish there were more time to bring you up to speed, but—”
    “Yeah, Kate told me a bit about the cabin and confrontation this morning.”
    “She didn’t hesitate.”
    “That’s what’s bothering her, son.”
    “Sir? I...” Cord knew he needed to say the words. There was a chance he’d never see David Danver again. He owed him an apology. The shrink had stressed that ignoring everyone in his life for the past three years had hurt them. He knew that without the shrink’s constant discussion. “I wanted to tell you—”
    “This isn’t the time for regrets, son. I would have kicked your ass a couple of times already if Kathleen hadn’t stopped me. Take care of my little girl.”
    This time there was a distinct click as David Sr. hung up. Cord dialed his parents’ house phone. They should hear from him directly. His mom was probably worried sick. The call went straight to voice mail.
    “Hey, Mom. Just wanted you to know we’re okay and I’ll be keeping Kate safe for a while. I’ll call as soon as I can. Just borrowed this phone so there’s no reason to call back.”
    He had a few more phone calls to make. He stuck the phone in the bag still hanging on his shoulder. Man, he was tired and starving and filthy.
    Time to face Burke’s mom and crew, get cleaned up and maybe—just maybe—give his aching back a rest. Their host was right about one thing. The storm moving in would complicate everything he had planned.
    * * *
    N ICK ’ S MOTHER WAS a sight for very tired eyes. Juliet waved her inside through the back door.
    “Oh, my dear, don’t take this the wrong way, but you look awful.” She pulled out a kitchen chair and gestured for Kate to sit.
    “I probably do look a wreck.” She removed the scarf and work coat and collapsed on the seat cushion.
    “You sit down here at the table.” Juliet tied her apron and paused. “Want coffee or hot chocolate?”
    “Your famous chocolate, please.”
    “My grandmother said everything could be fixed with a good cup of cocoa and, after living so many years in this desolate backcountry, I tend to agree with her. Of course, I make Alan a cup every afternoon.” She removed milk from the fridge and

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