Page 58 of The Valiant Knight
“Good catch. She nearly toppled into the hole,” he said, jumping up to get out of the crypt.
As he did, Finn still held her. A part of him couldn’t let go, and he didn’t understand it. Something inside of him refused to let her out of his sight.
Maybe it was the ominous warning in his dream, where she told him she was in danger.
Or the fact that his body really felt like she was his. Where had she been all of his life?
Oh, yeah.
America.
When he finally blinked, he managed to break the gaze, and focus on the other man. He’d said something, but he wasn’t sure what.
All he knew was letting her go was going to be difficult.
Damn.
Difficult.
“I should let you go,” he said, setting her free and taking a full step backward to put space between them. Honestly, he wasn’t sure what he’d do. His body had come alive, and he couldn’t remember ever feeling like this.
Finn felt overheated, and his body literally ached to close the distance between them.
When Finn released her, there was a blush to her skin, and he didn’t miss it.
Someone else felt the same way, and he was willing to bet on it.
Now, he had other questions.
What the hell was going on?
Why was he acting this way?
And how the hell did he know what she looked like before ever meeting her in his life?
The other man stepped closer, and he began the introductions. Honestly, he only wanted to meet the gorgeous woman.
Period.
“I’m Doctor Anthony Magnus, but you can call me Tony. You must be the Detective Inspector we’ve heard is going to watch us with the bones. You’re right on time. We haven’t started yet.”
Oh, he was watching the woman as Tony kept talking about something or other.
When he mentioned her name, he focused.
“This is Agent Gabby Lopez,” he said. “We’re trying to get this remains situation handled for our boss.”
He left it at that.
Holding out his hand, Finn did his own introduction.
“I’m Fineas McKnight, and yeah, I’m the Detective who is supposed make sure everything goes smoothly. Please. Call me Finn.”
When he finished shaking the man’s hand, he held it out to the gorgeous woman. He could still smell her perfume, and his libido turned on.
Jesus.
What was going on?
