Colton 911: Family Under Fire. Jane Godman

would be hard. But she’d have liked more than a few hours to adjust to the idea before things got weird.

      He nodded. “A delivery came. It was a Christmas gift for Kennedy.”

      She frowned, her brain trying to make sense of what he was saying. “How could anyone have known where she was?”

      “Exactly.”

      Her first instinct was to rush into the bedroom, wrap Kennedy in a blanket and dash out into the night with her. But where could she take her that would be safer than right here with Everett? He was experienced at protecting people who were at risk. For the first time ever, she saw his job as a blessing instead of a curse.

      “Is she in danger?”

      “I couldn’t find out who sent it.” He reached across the space between them and covered her hand with his. “I won’t let anything hurt her—or you, Lyss.”

      The old term of endearment slipped so naturally from his lips she wasn’t sure he even noticed it. From her perspective, it was soothing. And, goodness, she would take all the comfort she could get right now.

      “Do you know have any idea who could have sent it?”

      “I don’t have enough information to start speculating.” She sensed he was holding something back. Did he have a suspect in mind? Was there even anything to be suspicious of at this point? She figured he would give her any information she needed to keep Kennedy safe.

      “It could have been innocent,” he said.

      “You don’t think that.” She turned her head to look at him. His expression was grim.

      “No, I don’t.” He heaved a sigh. “When Sean and Delilah died, Georgia made it clear she thought they had been murdered. She also said she wanted to take care of Kennedy.”

      “Oh.” She looked down at her hands. “But you said she was in jail because she broke her bail conditions. How could she send the gift if she’s behind bars?”

      “I don’t know. But it makes me want to know more about the way Sean and Delilah died.”