Weathering the Storm. Morgan Q O'Reilly

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      Karl gave him a long stare, sizing him up. They were about equal in height, but Aiden had muscle mass on him. “See that you keep her safe. One mark on her…”

      “And I’ll expect you to kick my ass. Probably right after Bill does it.” Aiden held out his hand and Karl reluctantly shook it in return.

      Wow. No one, in my entire life, had ever faced such wrath from my male relatives. No one had gone caveman over me like that. That I remembered. It’s possible Dad had taken on a teacher, principal, doctor or hospital administrator or two over the course of my life. I’d never heard any tales, but it was possible.

      Karl took the plastic cup from my hand. “Stick your phone in your pouch so you don’t lose it. But yeah, okay, I guess. I’m counting on you, Shaughnessy.”

      “My pleasure.” He agreed readily enough, but sent Karl a questioning look all the same. “Your place is back behind the Fairview?”