Page 143 of Fierce-Zander

“You did it on purpose?” he asked.

“Of course. I knew you were here. But I also had it under control. Though honestly, I don’t think he was going to attack me. He was pacing and I was trying to get to the door.”

“Good,” he said. “I’m glad to know you were thinking that way.”

“As I told you, I’ve got it covered. But when he turned I just reacted.”

He pulled her into his arms. “Not a bad thing.”

“No, but I think he pissed himself when you pulled the gun on him.”

“I think it’s more when you flipped him on his back. I know what that feels like. I probably should call this in. At least to get a report filed on record for the future.”

She sighed. She was on the fence about this. But it was the right thing to do.

“Dr. Philes,” Colin yelled.

She moved back into the doorway. “Yes.”

“Please don’t call the police on me. I’m so sorry. I don’t mean any harm. I don’t want my life ruined over this. I was wrong. I know it. I shouldn’t have done it. I’m really, really sorry.”

“Colin, I don’t want to call the police, but you have to understand. The actions you took...”

“Were wrong. Oh my God, my parents are going to kill me. Do I need an attorney? They will pay for it. I know they will.”

Her heart bled for this man who seemed more like a child who let a woman make decisions for him.

She didn’t feel he was a threat. “Zander?”

“I want it on record,” he said firmly. “You have to be smart. Let someone else make that decision.”

“I can decide to press charges?” she asked. “Not that I know what to even do.”

“Let me call my father and he’ll call someone in. We’ll keep it quiet for now.”

“Thanks,” she said. “Miles, why don’t you leave.”

“My heart can’t take this,” Miles said, fanning his face. “I’m glad it’s done. Are you sure I can leave?”

“You can. Zander is here.”

Miles grabbed his jacket. “As long as he is here, you’re safe. Maybe I need some self-defense courses too. I heard the thump on the floor. Figured it must be his body hitting the ground, but I thought someone passed out and was getting ready to open the door when Zander rushed by me.”

“Glad to know so many men have my back.”

Zander hung his phone up where he’d been talking to his father. “My Dad is on the way down with one of the detectives he knows. It will probably scare Colin enough. Listen, Regan. Idon’t think it’s a good idea for you to still see him as a client even if you don’t file a report.”

“I know. And I agree.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Why don’t we go in there together and talk to him? We can help him through it, but he’d crossed the lines and I’ll be clear that I don’t feel comfortable having him as a client.”

Zander pulled her in for a hug. “Thanks for that.”

“See, I’m reasonable. And smart enough to alert my boyfriend when I need him.”

“I just need to talk to you, I know. Talking is what you do best.”

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