Chrissy huffed, but only because she was stubborn. She hated not being able to handle a situation herself. But she wasn’t stupid, and had to admit that some things were beyond her skill set.
“I expect that you will keep her safe,” her father intoned.
“Of course, I will. I wouldn’t let my fiancée come to harm.”
“Well,” Chrissy muttered, an icy edge to her voice, “now that you’re both sure that the little woman has a protector, let’s call it a night. You listen to the medic, Dad, and get some rest.”
“Yes, Chrissy,” he murmured tiredly.
“Thank you, sir,” Saks said, offering his hand.
“Thank you, son,” Vince replied. “Keep me informed on what’s happening.”
“I will.”
Chrissy wished a goodnight to her mother and sister before hauling it out of the house and into the rental car. She heaved out a sigh as she shoved the key into the ignition. “Really, Saks? You’re going to protect me?” She started the car.
“What? You’re not enamored of my knight-in-shining-armor act?”
“I’m more a Princess Leia type.”
“You like to do the rescuing.”
“Hey, in 1977 it was a game-changer.”
“You weren’t even born then.”
“Yeah, but my inner Leia was birthed when I saw that film.”
“Good. Then you fall for rogues.”
Chrissy couldn’t help but laugh. It was annoying sometimes how difficult it was to stay upset at him. She’d just put the car into gear, when she noticed he was busy on his phone.
“Who are you texting?”
“Luke. I’m telling him I’m taking time off.”
“You’re telling your boss you’re not showing up for work?”
“They don’t need me anyway, until I get my shoulder cleared for work.”
“And yet you’re willing to go with me to take on an international criminal?”
“Chrissy, I told you. From here on out you don’t need to do anything alone. I have your back.”
Chrissy settled back in her seat as she considered Saks’ words. Chrissy had her family, and they loved her, but she always felt at odds with them. And then, because she was the crime boss’ daughter, she didn’t quite fit in with the other girls at school. She couldn’t remember a time when she felt like she had anyone in her corner.
Now, she had the most amazing, sexy man in the world ready to cross the globe with her to hunt down an international criminal.
“Saks, I’m sorry I was huffy. In a way, I’ve always had to be strong. I was the oldest, and obviously not a man.”
“Obviously.” Saks snorted. “I like that about you.”
Chrissy’s eyes rolled. “What I’m trying to say is that I’ve always been a trailblazer. I can’t help it. And my nature has made things more difficult for me. Many men don’t like women who can take charge, or make decisions for themselves, even in this modern age.”
“Hey, I like you just fine.”
“I kinda guessed that.”