Page 86 of The Hitman and the Psychic

I shook my head. “Not that I can think of.”

“I’ll file a report and see if one of our detectives can look into it. In the meantime, I’d suggest you be extra careful, and let us know if anything else happens.” I nodded and she put her pad away. “We’ll be in touch.”

“Thank you.”

As they drove away, Stone came to my side. He’d had to give them his name as a witness, and I worried it would be bad for him. “I’m sorry you had to talk to them.”

He raised a brow. “Don’t be. It’s not a problem.” He sighed. “Can we go now? Not that I don’t like your family, but they’re a little much, and we need to talk.”

A smile crossed my lips. “No kidding.” We stepped to where my parents and Felicity stood. “We’re going home now.”

My mom’s brows rose. “But someone just tried to kill you. I don’t want you in your house by yourself. You should stay here, where you’ll be safe.”

Oh crap. Now what?

“She won’t be alone.” Stone wrapped his arm around me. “I’ll be staying with her.”

“Oh.” Mom glanced at Dad and Felicity, and then back at me. “Really?”

I nodded. “Yes. Nate told you he was in security, so he’s been helping me. He already installed a security camera on my front porch and changed the locks.”

“Why? Has someone been threatening you?”

“No. Nothing like that. I just don’t want Brandon to get in the house when I’m not there. In case he made a copy of the key.”

“Oh… right.”

“I thought it was a good idea,” Stone said. “And after this, I’m getting a security system set up as well.” He glanced at my mom. “I’ll make sure she’s fine, and I’m going to find out who did this. They won’t get away with it, I promise.”

My mom’s eyes widened, then she rushed forward and threw her arms around Stone. “Thank you, Nate. I don’t know what’s going on, but I’m so glad you and Serenity are together.”

Caught by surprise, it took Stone a few seconds before he returned the hug and patted her on the back.

I did a mental head-slap. Did she just say we were together?

She stepped away, only to have Felicity throw her arms around him and thank him as well. After she was done, my dad stepped forward. Stone braced for another hug, but Dad held out his hand, instead.

As Stone shook his hand, Dad leaned toward him and lowered his voice. “I’m trusting you have the resources to take care of my daughter?”

“Yes, sir. I’ll protect her. You have my word.”

My dad gave him a nod before pulling me into his arms. “Sen. I love you, sweetie. I wouldn’t let you go if I didn’t think you’d be safe.”

“Thanks Dad. I’ll be fine, I promise.” After I hugged my mom and Felicity, we hurried across the street to my car. I fumbled with the keys, and Stone took them from my hand.

“I’ll drive.”

I nodded and slipped into the passenger seat. My family watched as we drove away, and I sent them a wave before glancing at Stone. “Holy hell.”

Stone snorted. “Yeah. That was… unexpected.”

“The way my mom and Felicity threw themselves at you? Or the nearly-getting-killed part?”

He snorted. “The hugs were kind of nice. But… I don’t get it. Why are you a target? Is there something I’m missing?”

“I know. It doesn’t make any sense.” I swallowed, still shocked that I’d nearly died. What the freak? It couldn’t be real. Why would someone want to kill me?

The rest of the drive went by in a blur, and Stone pulled the car into the garage, shutting off the engine. I opened my car door, and Stone unlocked the door to the house and ushered me inside. I flipped on the kitchen lights and slipped off my jacket. “I need to sit down.”

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