141. Sterling
Chapter 141
Sterling
I grit my teeth.
My woman is fucking humming.
She’s being stalked by the worst kind of predator, and she’s fucking humming.
But if she’s going to unwittingly give me cover, I’m going to take it.
I lengthen my stride, closing more of the distance between me and the man.
Courtney sways as she starts up the steps to her cabin.
The lights are off inside.
The light is off over her front door.
Nothing but darkness surrounds her.
She keeps humming as she makes it to the top step.
Unaware of the man standing at the base of her stairs.
He pauses.
Waiting for her to unlock the door.
He’s silent.
He’s not here to hit on her.
He’s here to harm her.
I’m five strides away.
And when I hear the deadbolt unlock, I sprint the final steps.