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She was in trouble.

The firm set of Nicco’s mouth told her he was angry with her.

Scout went on the offensive. “Say something. Anything.”

“You handled yourself today. But what’s going to happen when you find yourself in a situation you can’t handle?”

A dozen retorts came to mind. She rejected all but one. “I can’t stop living my life because of some threats.”

“You could have been killed.”

And then she understood. He’d been afraid. For her.

“I’m sorry for scaring you.”

“Nothing is worth your life. Nothing. Including this investigation.”

Scout wanted to protest, but she didn’t want to destroy the fragile peace that hovered between them. “I’ll be more careful. I promise.”

“I don’t want you to just be careful. I want you to stay alive. Because next time...”

Nicco let the words trail off. He didn’t need to speak them. The silent warning echoed in her head.

Next time the job wouldn’t go unfinished. It’d end with her death.