All the Missing Pieces

by Catherine Cowles

“It wasn’t that light-your-soul-on-fire love. It was comfortable love,” I admitted.

“It’s easy to do when you’ve seen the evil out there,” I told Celia. “It just means we have to hold onto the good that much more. The only thing that can cast out darkness is light.”

“Law Man,” she started cautiously. “You okay?” “Who. The. Hell. Did. This. To. You?”

“I’ll help, Chaos. But you are going to stay safe. No more putting your ass on the line.” I opened my mouth to argue, but Colt shut me down with a single look. “We aren’t taking chances. Not with you. Not ever.”

“It’s a bad idea,” I rasped. “We’d be playing with fire.” Those ocean eyes sparked. “Then let’s watch it burn.”

Colt sent me a cocky grin. “Just a little reminder of what’s waiting at home, so you don’t take too long.”