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She peeled off the crimson wrapping and opened a small box. It contained a round silver Christmas ornament.

Rue held it up so Cody could see. “What am I going to do with this? I don’t have a tree. I can’t even go to my house because it’s too dangerous for me to be alone.”

“You have a home with me,” he said.

His smile was gentle and warm. When he reached over and stroked her cheek, some of the ache went away. Right now, he was her haven. “My protector.”

He winked. “Somebody’s got to watch over you.”

And she was grateful. If he hadn’t been here, she’d be lonely and in danger.

“Have you been able to talk with anyone about the case?”

“Tomorrow. It’s going to have to wait until tomorrow.”

“What are we going to do for the rest of today?”

“I have plans.” His grin widened and he winked. “Get ready.”

“For what?”

“Tonight, we’re going to have ourselves a merry little Christmas.”