chapter 26

Sarra ripped form Brian's hands. He wasn't a step behind her as she dashed to the bank to Abby, where the flock of ducks had taken to the air in confusion. Brian actually batted the birds from his face as he ran, feathers flying. and he reached Abby in a heartbeat beating Sarra.

Abby was crying, but no one was near her. she was OK.

Sarra skidded to a halt as Brian gathered Abby up, one hand holding he ankle. Her shin was bleeding.

Sarra scanned the park, The jogger who Had passed earlier came down the path about twenty yards from the water heading straight for them. No Sarra thought., and gave a slight shake of her head. He changed courses and veered away.

"Easy sweetie, Brian was saying talking in Abby's ear but his eyes were on the jogger.missing nothing."Your OK."

"Oh Abby" Sarra was still shaking. She took Abby and held her until the crying eased.then examined her leg carefully."Its just a scrape, sweetie, she said finally breathing more easily."You'll be OK."

"I s-slipped on a rock. Abby sputtered out pointing at the rock in the sand.

Brian sank into a crouch."How about I kiss that BOO boo?"

Sarra shook her head"That has never worked For Abby, kisses don't make_____

But he kissed Abby on the leg anyway, and her tears vanished. Wrestler, protector kisser of boo boo's.

Emotion knotted in Sarra's stomach. It was crazy childish even, to think how she confided in Brian he could somehow make her troubles go away. She wasn't a child Besides her wounds were ancient. scarred over and numb, not raw and bleeding, her pain had healed long ago.

"Don't argue with me or ask me to explain.:" Brian spoke in her ear." Take Abby to your car."

"What?"

He put a finger over her lips and for some reason beyond logic Sarra didn't argue. She followed as he slanted Abby a casual smile and put her hand in his.

Sarra's pulse quickened as they hurried across the park. and Brian challenged Abby a race through the parking lot. He buckled her into the back seat,. in a short order. Finally she couldn't stand it anymore.

"What happened that made you sudd_

He hushed her gesture already holding his cell phone to his ear." Get Pownder on her again." He said into his phone." OK."

Sarra was stunned."Are you going to tell me whats going on?"

"Not know I need you away from here.: His eyes had gone hard. "Drive straight home and stay there until you here from me."

"I don't take orders fr______

"Dammit Sarra"! trust me."

He must have seen the fear in her eyes he  took her by her shoulders.his voice almost a hush."Sarra promise me you will go home and wait just for a little while."

Arguments spun through her head,but she didn't argue. That and the surprising pressure of his lips against hers. His hands dug in her hair his body pressing against hers and lips dragging an answer from Sarra's throat.

"All right Sarra said."

OOOOHHH what's going to happen ????

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