Darcy Branwyn

Tangled Moon:

…One look at Lothar’s scowl, and Nick abandoned all thoughts of stepping out of the way. He leaned against the doorframe, strategically between Lothar and Danielle, his arms crossed over his chest. He felt like a buck facing another buck over a doe. This was a battle for supremacy.

“Are you her keeper?” Nick asked.

“I am her boss, and we have a job to do.”

“She was up all night. Give her a break.”

“I have known her for a long time, Shepard.”

Nick shrugged. “And?”

Lothar came to his full height and Nick straightened. They were eye-to-eye. “I know what she needs better than you.” Brown eyes darkened to black, just like Danielle’s had.

“I bet you know a few things I don’t,” Nick said. Like why their eyes turned black when they were tense or excited. “She’s a big girl. She can make her own choices.”

Lothar smiled blandly. His accent suddenly thickened. “Think you are her choice?”

Now they had it out in the open. Nick could almost hear the sound of clashing antlers. “I think she should have the chance to make up her own mind.”

Lothar shifted, looking around Nick. He said something to Danielle in his native language.

“Ne,” she countered, narrowing her gaze.

“Leave her be,” Nick said.

“Nick.” Danielle came up to him. “He’s right. I have a job to do.”

He turned to face her, ignoring Lothar altogether. “You don’t have to leave.”

She hitched her bag up on her shoulder. Dark lashes crossed her cheekbones as she looked away. “I’ll see you later.” 

“Oh, no you don’t.” Nick took her by the hand and urged her back in. He slammed the door in Lothar’s face.

Danielle shook her head, but she looked more concerned than angry. “He makes a terrible enemy. Trust me. He could break down that door in a second. He’s being polite, believe it or not.”

“I’ve put men behind bars that would love to rip my head off.”

“Not like this you haven’t.”…

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