Page 88 of Meant to Be
“I thought they had alibis.”
“They’ve told me what they were doing, but now I’m going to push. I’ll work to see if we can verify or disprove Patrick was wondering around Washington. Jagger will be harder, as I don’t think there’s anyone else on the farm. But maybe a neighbor drove by or the mailman saw him there.”
“What if it’s not them? What if it’s someone I don’t know?” She didn’t want to cry, but her chest constricted as panic took root.
“Syd.” Mitch pulled her against him, and like a balm, it soothed. “I won’t let anyone hurt you.” He pulled back, his sharp green gaze intent on her. “I promise.”
She knew that wasn’t a promise he could keep, but the determination she saw in his eyes made her feel better. She nodded. “Okay.”
His gaze swept over her face, lingering on her lips before returning to her eyes. “You matter, Syd.”
Oh, how she wished he meant, “I love you, Syd.” But she’d take it. And she’d take him for as long as he’d have her.
