Chapter 57

“I don’t know. I think Hunter is out of the country on some assignment. Logan…

He called to ask questions about my engagement a few days ago, but never said where he was.”

Arms tensing, Deke’s grip around her tightened. “Have you called Logan since the explosion?”

No. She’d thought about it. But her father’s life had depended on every tick of the clock. Then once she’d gotten him to safety, the fire department arrived. Then the police. Questions— lots of them—as they stabilized her dad for the ambulance ride.

She’d gone along, holding his hand, hoping he knew that, even though they weren’t geographically close, he was still her parent, her only parent, and she loved him dearly. Then at the hospital, forms and questions, then the waiting began, tense moments of brittle fear splintering her composure…

“Kitten?” Deke prompted.

“I don’t know where my phone is. Destroyed, I guess. I don’t know…”

“Okay. I’ll call Logan. Just relax for me.” He kissed her