The Stronghold. Lisa Carter

when he put his mind to it. “Can I stay?”

      Her hand stroked his hair. “For now. But I can’t let anything happen to you, Manny.” Her voice went ragged. “I-I wouldn’t survive that.”

      Alex cleared his throat and opened the door to his team. “Neither of you will be staying here. I’m relocating you both to Abuela’s where you’ll be safe.”

      “Good idea for Manny. But me?” She straightened. “No way I’m letting you track this psycho without me. You need me, Torres. You won’t catch him without me and you know it.”

      Of all the stubborn, hardheaded . . .

      But with a sinking feeling, Alex feared she might be right.