Chapter 28

XAVIER'S POV "Adrian, dig deeper," I said briefly and pacing my office, the phone clung to my ear, while the other fist was clenched. "Kidnappers in police custody doesn’t in a situation like this; I have got to get their hiring parties." "I am on it," he finally came back cool but stern. "Give me time to fish in that pond to bring you an answer. And your? How is she doing?” "She's doing fine" I conceded, softening a shade. "It shook her up, but she's tough. Tougher than I thought." Adrian laughed low. "You sound like a man who is just now beginning to appreciate his wife.” I stopped pacing, stopped working my jaw. "This isn't about me liking her; this is about keeping her safe.” "Okay," Adrian said, the word drawn out to an irritated burr on my annoyance. "So when are you introducing her to the family?" My brow furrowed and I sat down behind my desk. "Why are you asking me that?” “Because,” Adrian started, “The Harringtons will be coming to see Grandfather, and they wish to discuss yo