“What are you doing?” Kyra gasped.
“Preparing to kiss you. ”
“You have to prepare?”
Lucan’s low chuckle sent waves of passion flowing through her blood.
“To do it right. ”
His hand closed around her back. He drew her in slowly, giving her time to change her mind.
As if.
He crushed her against the hardness of his body and took possession of her mouth. She was moaning deep in her throat as she mashed herself against him, trying to get closer. She ran her hands over his back, tangling in the softness of his still damp hair. She could feel the hard thrust of him as their bodies sought a closeness barred by clothing.
He pulled her head gently against his shoulder, stroking her hair then cupping the back of her head. “I don’t want to hurt you and I’m losing control. ”
His voice was rough, thick with need. She smiled against his sweatshirt and lifted her face. “You won’t hurt me. You would never hurt me. ”
Police Protector
Dani Sinclair
For my mother, Ruth Ann, who shares much in common
with Maureen O’Shay, including a deep love of family.
And for Roger, Chip, Dan and Barb as always
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An avid reader, Dani Sinclair didn’t discover romance novels until her mother loaned her one when she’d come for a visit. Dani’s been hooked on the genre ever since, but she didn’t take up writing seriously until her two sons were grown. With the premiere of Mystery Baby for Harlequin Intrigue in 1996, Dani’s kept her computer busy ever since. She’s a two-time RITA® Award finalist, for Better Watch Out in 1998 and Midnight Prince in 2008. Dani lives outside Washington, D. C. , a place she’s found to be a great source for both intrigue and humor!
You can write to her in care of the Harlequin Reader Service.
Contents
Cast of Characters
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Lucan O’Shay—The detective has been working overtime to catch a gang of thieves. Now he has to find a kid who’s running around with hundred dollar bills in his backpack.
Kyra Wolfstead—She knew something was wrong at her sister’s, but she never expected to drive into town and find her eight-year-old nephew being arrested on the street.
Kip Bowman—The eight-year-old has his younger siblings, Brian and Maggie, to protect. He intends to do just that, no matter what.
Casey Fillmont—Kyra’s older sister is missing and her house has been ransacked. Her new husband, Jordan, and her ex are missing, as well.
Milt Bowman—Casey’s ex-husband is a nice guy…until he starts drinking.
Ralph Montgomery—Ventner’s assistant doesn’t like all the police attention the club is generating.