A Safe Place (2011)
“Frankie had dealt with this before. Calmly. Rationally. But she couldn’t be calm or rational now. Anger rose in a choking wave. No one else was going to intimidate her today. She drew a deep breath and closed her eyes. She couldn’t let the reporters see her fury. They fed on emotion like sharks on chum. But before she could get control, Cal placed his hand on her waist and bent his head. “I’m mad as hell, too, but don’t let them see it,” he said quietly. “It’ll be on the news, and those ass-wip...es will know they got to you.” “You think I don’t know that?” she said under her breath. “They may not follow me around like dogs after a pork chop, but I’ve dealt with reporters before.” His hand was warm and heavy on her waist. “A pork chop? Really, Frankie? Come on, I’m at least a T-bone steak. Probably a filet.” She stifled a laugh and her anger began to ease. “Thank you,” she murmured with a small nod. She turned to face the reporters. Instead of letting go, Cal tightened his grip and his fingers pressed into her hip.MoreLess
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