“Did you get a good look at the man following you?”

“No.” My shoulders climbed up to my ears. This didn’t sound promising.

Fatima sighed. “I’m afraid there isn’t much we can do. You can bring the photographs to the station and we’ll have them fingerprinted. There’s a chance whoever delivered them is already in the system. We can also take a statement so there’s a record in case the behavior escalates, but without an actual threat or any physical harm to yourself or your possessions, there’s nothing else we can do.”

“Oh.” Tears of frustration welled in my eyes. I’d suspected as much, but hearing it still sucked. I cleared my throat. “I’ll bring them in soon.” At least that would be something useful, even if it wasn’t much. “Thank you for your time.”

“I’m sorry there isn’t more I can do to help.” I could tell she meant it.

“It’s not your fault.” I wasn’t going to take it out on the messenger. “Can you let someone know I’ll be there in the next hour or so?”

“Of course. And Willow,”—she hesitated—“take care.”

“I will.”

Chapter Twelve

Ronan

I was eating a sandwich and reviewing the plans for a corporate security job when a text arrived from Zeke.

Zeke: Willow has left the building

Immediately, I was on edge. Where was she going? To the best of my knowledge, she usually had lunch onsite and didn’t leave during the day.

A moment later, another message came in, this one from Kade.

Kade: Don’t worry, I have a tail on her. He’ll keep her safe if needed.

I sighed. I’d rather watch her back myself, but Kade’s guys were well-trained, and if he said she’d be safe, then I had to believe it. I replied to Zeke first, then Kade.

I sat back and tried to keep going, but I couldn’t focus. I wanted to track Willow down and demand to know what she was involved in. Unfortunately, she was jumpy, and going after her like that wouldn’t help. Especially since she already thought I might have someone following her. A guilty twinge reminded me that I did, in fact, now have someone following her.

I kept an eye on the ticking clock, and twenty minutes later, I received another message from Kade.

Kade: She’s at the police station.

I leaped to my feet. What the hell?

Kade: My guy had to wait outside. If he’d followed her, there’s a chance someone would’ve noticed.

She was talking to the police? Something must have been really wrong.

I strode to the window and looked out over the city. I wanted to be with her, hunting down answers, but I needed to keep myself in check. If I came on too strong, she’d freak out and back off. But I couldn’t help feeling that if she was in trouble, I wanted to help. Especially if that asshole Tom was the one who’d put her in hot water.

Ronan: Did your guy notice anyone else following her?