High Stakes Gamble

Chapter Thirty-Seven

Aurora took the call from Kai. When she answered and heard his warm voice, she knew. Just like that.

Her ears gave off signals that would have driven her crazy if not for the sheer happiness his words generated.

“I’ve found her, Darlin’. I’m going to give you an address. You need to collect the troops, but keep everyone away. Jane can’t be spooked. You know that?”

“Oh God, Kai. I can’t believe it’s almost over. I’ll be there soon. How do we get into the place without agitating her?”

“I’ve stopped a delivery truck bringing groceries to her apartment. I’ll take the driver’s place. Once I’m in, I can survey the layout and her state of mind.”

“Don’t upset her. Remember, Lelonde warned us how precarious she is. Maybe it would be better having a woman talk her down. Like mother to mother.” Aurora wanted nothing more than to get close to Lily and rip her from the other woman’s arms.

“Not you, babe. She’ll recognize you in an instant.”

“Debbie would step in if you think it’s more feasible.”

“Tell you the truth, I think she might panic with having a woman appear. She’s only been used to delivery guys at the door.” Kai added a sexy tone to his warmth. “You know I’m good with women.”

“Yeah! Yeah! Just be careful.”

“Will do. Talk soon. I love you.” The click in her ear told her it was too late to counter his message.

I love you. The words rang in her head and ignited a small flame burning deep in a hidden core inside her heart. A place where only grey had existed for as long as she could remember. Until the day she met Kai.

She’d heard others use those words as a matter of fact—like they had no special meaning. To one who’d never heard them aimed at her before, the sentiment mattered, big time.

She just hoped she’d get a chance to someday be able to reply to the hotshot with a “love you more” answer.