Chapter 64

Something deep inside her responded instantly, wanted to heed that voice. Another part of her feared… She didn’t know what exactly. That virtually anyone could wish her harm, especially someone she trusted. Reggie only proved she couldn’t judge the character of those around her. What if she’d mistakenly trusted a stranger, not just with her safety, but with her body, her soul?

The stranger she only knew because Reggie had passed Jack’s information her way.

An icy chill of fear blasted through Morgan. She kicked at Jack’s shins, throwing an elbow into his stomach. He clasped her tighter and dodged her sharp jabs.

“I’ll call you later,” Jack growled into the phone. Then he slammed a finger on the button and ended the connection with Deke.

Jack picked her up around the waist. Morgan struggled harder, panic streaking through her belly, down her legs. He grunted when she managed to land a heel in his shin. Hope sprang inside that he’d let her go.

He held tighter.