Protecting anyone was the same anywhere and in any time period. Always know what you were going into and always have an escape route. They could go back into the elevator. They could run up the stairwell and as Sean glanced out, he saw an exit. Three ways out. He didn't see anyone lurking around. "Which one is your car?""The gray Mercedes."He looked around for a gray car and hoped that was the one. "To the left?""Yes."He glanced around again then ushered her out of the elevator. The car beeped then unlocked. He held open the driver's door for her. She glanced at him. "I'm driving?""Yes. I can keep an eye on the surroundings better that way." She paused as if she was going to question him, then climbed into the car. He closed the door, looked around again then rushed around the car. He hopped into it."Are we good to go?" she said."Aye. Let's go."She started the car then pulled out of the space. They were into traffic in a few minutes. Sean looked around the whole time. He didn

Donal answered this one. "When he does something more to reveal himself, but don't worry, you are safe no matter where you are. We have people in your office besides Sean."Colleen bobbed her head then looked out the window again. Sean wanted to convince her that he was an expert at protecting fairies, but that would require her to know who she was. He and Donal exchanged a look in the rearview mirror. Donal wanted her to know as soon as possible because he'd almost died before he told Meg what she was. Meg had ultimately embraced her fairyhood. Would Colleen be so open-minded? Donal pulled into the underground garage at Colleen's law firm. He stopped by the elevator. "Your firm has gone to a lot of trouble to keep you safe. We're good at what we do and you are in good hands with Sean."Colleen nodded as she jumped out of the car. Sean followed her into the elevator. "Will he drive us home?""Someone will. Most likely a different vehicle."This was all more complicated than before he

Colleen stepped closer to him and he was powerless to move away. It was as if she had used magic to enchant him. He'd have to ask Donal if that was possible. She stood on her tiptoes, her lips inches from his. "I've made a wish for you."He took in her gorgeous green eyes, now a little darker. "Oh?"Then as if a hand had pushed his head closer to hers, he kissed her. His hands, of their own accord, dug into her hair, keeping her close to deepen the kiss. When he came up for air, he didn't feel as if he'd made a mistake. "Did you wish for that?""I wished that you wanted to kiss me." She stepped away, his hands letting her go and he felt the loss to his soul. "And you did. Maybe there is something to this wishing thing."She turned away and walked to the kitchen. Had the kiss not affected her? His heart raced and his body was on fire. Damn. This wasn't good. He didn't lose control normally.She looked at him from the doorway to the kitchen, an innocent smile curving her lips. "Lunch?

Colleen slid the plate of bacon in front of him. He snagged a piece then took a bite of it. She watched as he chewed it. "Because I'm very good at my job and that brought money into the firm. They didn't want me to lose focus."He nodded. The toast popped up and she buttered it. Her stomach was empty, but she didn't feel like eating. "So you've never given your services for free?""No. Not since my first year out of law school.""Maybe that's what you need to do. When this is all over."She nodded. "I guess until then I have to work on this O'Shannon case." Deciding she couldn't work on an empty stomach, she nabbed a slice of bacon. "Thank you for listening.""You're welcome. I don't have much to do when you're home so I don't mind."She nodded. "Is there a girlfriend?""No, lass. I've had no time."She tucked away that information for later. ***Colleen sequestered herself in her bedroom to work on the case. Sean made her promise that she wouldn't leave the apartment. He had an erra

Up in Donal's study, Sean straightened. He heard Colleen's scream. It went through to his soul. The fairy he was supposed to protect was in trouble.The flapping of wings sent his gaze out the window looking into the darkness. "He's got her."Donal frowned. "Why was she outside and how did that goblin get past my defenses?"Sean was already out the window and onto the ledge. He lifted his head and scented Colleen. She wasn't screaming so she must have passed out. He could only imagine what it would be like to be snatched from the ground and flown away. His wings unfurled and he took flight in the direction of her scent. He couldn't hide himself so he'd just have to live with whatever consequences there were for him to be flying over the suburbs. At least it was dark out. The goblin headed for the river. Where was he taking her?"If you need help, let me know," Donal said in Sean's head.Colleen was his responsibility. He was supposed to protect her and he'd failed. He'd tried to do th