Maya could still feel the effects of that kiss as she raced toward her car. It had made her head spin and her knees wobble. But she pushed all that aside. Time for Police Chief Badger to take charge. “I’m driving this rig,” she called to Rune. “You can drive yours if you want, but I need this one in case there’s an arrest.” He slid in next to her. “I’m coming with you. You might need backup.” She didn’t argue, since backup was always a good idea, and Rune had proved his abilities earlier that night with the rescue of Jerome and Leeann. It felt like a month ago since they’d spotted that red Jeep, instead of hours. So much had happened since then. Rune had told her he was in love with her. They’d had s*x. Now they were racing toward the moment that might end it all. It felt as if their