Lincoln’s POV I glance over my shoulder at the empty doorway, the one that Abbey just fled through like her ass was on fire. Pushing to my feet, I look around the large space, a room that even though it’s only been one night, already smells like the feisty redhead. My gaze falls to the perfectly made bed that has a battered stuffed rabbit that has obviously been loved for a long time by the little girl who now lives with me. Heading out of the bedroom door, I halt, just able to hear the murmur of Abbey’s voice as I assume she tells Robyn that they are staying here with me. ‘Only for a little while’ Abbey’s voice floats up in my mind, that’s what she thinks, but baby steps. Now I’ve got her under my roof I don’t intend to let her go anywhere until I know she’s completely safe. Feeling

