Stalker

Surprise flicks through his eyes, and do I imagine the way his shoulders relax?

“Noah is in security. This is what he does every day. He’s a professional,” Jeff assures me. “He doesn't mind helping out at all.”

I peek at Noah shyly, and he nods his head. “That's right. I'll do whatever it takes to keep you safe.”

My breath hitches as he speaks the words. He says them so solemnly it’s almost as if he's making a vow.

My heart flutters in my chest like a butterfly taking wing. I'm sure he just meant the words as they pertain to his job, but I'd like to believe that there's more to it than that.

My crush on my stepbrother is still going strong. In fact, it's probably deepening right now with the way he's rushing to my offense, eager to be my savior. I've always been a sucker for the knight in shining armor who rescues the damsel in distress. They're my favorite types of books.

I shake my head as if to clear my ridiculous thoughts from my mind. This isn't a book. This is real life, and the