by Rachel Dylan
She pointed the way and he turned into her driveway and stopped the car. He got out and walked her to her door.
“Thank you for bringing me home, Matt.”
“You’re welcome. It’s the least I could do for you, Claire.”
She shuddered as he placed his hand on her arm and walked with her toward the door. The air was chilly, but it wasn’t as much from the cold that she shivered. This reminded her that she was wearing his jacket.
“I should give this back now,” she said, slipping out of his coat and handing it to him. “It was good to see you again, Matt.” She didn’t think she could stand another ending with Matt Ross, but at least this time she could have a goodbye.
She turned to say it and spotted a car slowing down as it approached her house.
“Claire, get down!” Matt shouted, grabbing her and throwing her to the ground as a slew of gunfire lit up the night and rained down on her house.
The car roared away, tires screeching, and the gunfire stopped. Fear ripped through her as she realized the gunfire was aimed at her.
Someone was really trying to kill her!
“Claire, are you okay? Are you hurt?”
She shook her head, unable to find her voice. Two violent attempts in one day. She wasn’t sure she was made for this type of action.
Matt reached for her face and turned it so he could look at her. His eyes were ablaze with anger and fear and she could feel his heart racing even with the distance between them.
And suddenly the dam broke inside of her. This was just too much for her to take. The death of a student, a drive-by shooting and Matt Ross returning to her life all in one day? She fell into his arms, not even caring what he must think of her. She was afraid, and she was thankful Matt was here to protect her.
Copyright © 2016 by Virginia Vaughan
ISBN-13: 9781488008399
Picture Perfect Murder
Copyright © 2016 by Rachel Dylan
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