“Thanks a lot. Now all I’m going to think about is some big hairy guy, wielding an ax and wearing a mask, breaking in the front door.” I shook my head. “If that happens just scream real loud. I’ll come running.” She smiled. “You would, wouldn’t you?” I leaned back, stepping away from the window. “Without a doubt. Somebody tries to hurt you, I’ll kill them.” It was the truth. If anybody ever tried to hurt Maddie, they’d have to get through me first. Just the thought of someone laying their hands on her had me seeing red. I took a breath and mentally counted to three. One. Two. Three.
