Darcy Branwyn

Tangled Moon

Just a quick frame of reference, this is early in the storyline. Danielle and Lothar aren’t together yet.

…Nick knew it was Lothar. Who else in town would pound on his door like they were trying to break it down? Danielle sat up next to him, her eyes black and her expression like a thief caught in the act—a look he’d seen enough times on the job to know. 

“Easy, baby. It’s just the door.” He rolled out of bed, smiling at her, hoping to ease the tension.

Danielle scrambled to her feet and ran her hands over slept on hair. She tucked a lock behind her ear. That little habit of hers made her look vulnerable.

Her vulnerability made him want to protect her.

“It’s Lothar,” she said with a wince. “I mean, it’s probably him.”

“We were only napping. Besides, it’s none of his business.”

The banging continued, the door rattling on its hinges.

“Yeah, alright,” Nick yelled. He turned back to her. “He’s difficult, huh?”

“Only if you don’t know how to handle him.”

He shook his head. “Too much information. Are you sure the two of you aren’t a thing?”

“I’m sure.” Her gaze shifted, and Nick knew she wasn’t sure. Great. That was the last thing he’d wanted. His partner had done that to him with Genevieve.

“Oh, Danielle, you should have told me.”

She glared. “He and I are not involved.”

But she had feelings for the man. “You should have told me anyway.” Gritting his teeth, Nick went over and swung the door open.

It was Lothar all right, in designer jeans and an expensive black sweater. He didn’t dress like a man on a limited salary. 

“Let her go,” he said under his breath…

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