Chapter 1205

Annie could feel the unexpected tenderness in Conner's rough demeanor, like the warmth of his touch seeping right through her clothes to her very core.

"It's almost the anniversary of your mom's passing," she said softly.

Conner's hand stilled on her back for a moment. Then, after a brief pause, he bent down to brush off the back of her pants, standing up with a teasing grin.

"Remembering your future mother-in-law's anniversary, huh? Looks like you're head over heels for me."

Annie turned to face him, meeting his eyes. "Conner, I'm sorry."

Her apology took him by surprise. "Sorry? For what?"

just above a whisper. Ever since she agreed to marry Conner, she'd started to see herself as his fiancée, her

Conner to

no time to head back

his usually serious face. "For a second there, you had me worried. I thought it was something bigger. It's alright, Annie. Just knowing

you come here today to ask me to go back with you?"

worried they might come after you when I'm not around. That's why I want you

I'm a cop; it's gonna take more than a few thugs to scare me. Conner, you go. Your mom

team had just busted a small gang, and with the upcoming interrogations and the need to uncover the larger criminal network, her department

gang, they're all

her calmness stirring something

you has

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