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Candice turned to glare at Knox. “I think he’s taking good care of her.”

Brian’s brows rose and I sat in horror, watching the gauntlet that Candice had just thrown down.

Knox’s brows drew together. “Natalie is working out just fine. She’s new in town and it’s been a hard adjustment.”

Brian leaned forward. “Well Sheriff, she’s lucky to have you.”

Candice swallowed, and I could almost feel her heartache radiating out of her.

“We would love to meet her sometime,” Mark added.

Knox nodded, but his eyes stayed on Candice.

“It’s good to see you.” His words were low but unmistakably directed toward her.

Candice turned to Brian as if she hadn’t heard Knox speak. “Are you ready to go?”

We hadn’t even ordered yet.

Brian hopped up. “Sure thing. It was great running into you, Sheriff. We’ll see you both back at the house.”

Knox looked murderous as Brian swiftly whisked Candice away.

CHAPTER 15

Mark

“Baby, wake up!” I brushed the hair back from Sutton’s face. “I need to head to the airport.”

She moaned and turned in my arms. I had already gotten up and showered, but I still needed to put my clothes on. Sutton looked so warm and cozy in our bed that I couldn’t help but climb back in with her even if it was only for a moment.

“I don’t want you to go,” she said groggily, not opening her eyes.

I smiled and kissed her forehead. “We talked about this last night, Sutton. Both Brian and I think that addressing the Forrest issue head-on is the way to go. There is no point sitting and waiting when he may not even be a threat.”

Sutton opened her eyes. “I will miss you.”

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