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Finding Harper had put her in danger. He felt responsible for her. Whether Harper thought so or not.

“I’ve been found. Your mission is complete, Logan. I don’t know why I even agreed to let you stand guard tonight, but you did that, too. Now it’s over. The bad guy is gone. I’m safe. Don’t put yourself at any more risk on my account.”

She sounded tired, and he wondered what it must feel like to go from a peaceful and quiet existence to chaos and trouble.

“My job,” he responded, “is filled with risk. This is no different.”

“It is, because this isn’t your job anymore. You did what you were paid for,” she argued.

“We’re wasting time discussing it,” he said. “Every minute that we spend talking, the guy after you is a little closer to escaping.”

“If he’s injured, he’ll show up at a hospital. The police can arrest him there.”

“I’m not taking chances. That’s not how I work. I led the guy here. I’m going to make sure he’s caught.”