Chapter 16 Ready To Die

• His arm instinctively shot out in front of her, holding her back and shielding her from the sudden jolt. With practiced efficiency, his other hand unfastened his seatbelt the moment the car screeched to a halt. His fingers brushed over the revolver tucked in the holster beneath his vest as he cast a sharp glance at Leah.
• "Are you alright?" he asked, his eyes scanning her face intently.
• Still breathless, Leah managed a nod.