Never Too Far Novel

Shirley lifted a shirt and helped Zacharias to put it on. Given his injuries, he couldn’t manage the buttons, so she stepped in to help. Naturally, this required her to stand close to him while buttoning his shirt. As she worked, she sensed his gaze lingering on her. Seizing a moment when her attention was diverted, he lightly pressed his lips against her forehead.

“Quit fooling around,” she chided, looking annoyed.

“I don’t fool around when I’m with others, but I can’t help myself when I’m with you,” he replied playfully. He seemed utterly shameless whenever he was around her.

After buttoning his shirt, she helped him put on his vest and coat. Before leaving, she brought an extra jacket in case he got cold and needed it.

By the time they left the hospital, Roy had already arranged for more than ten bodyguards to be on standby. To maintain secrecy about Zacharias’ whereabouts, all the surrounding lights were turned off as a tall, slender figure stepped out.

about to get into Zacharias car when he stopped her. “You can take the car behind mine.”

“Why?” she asked.

to sit

shut the car door and was about to leave when Freddie spoke.

understood what Freddie meant. If the criminals managed to track Zacharias and targeted his car, it would be unsafe for her to stay with him.

of the hospital grounds, another six cars trailed behind him. The line of cars seemed especially grand as they all made

bodyguards. Once they got into the building, he ordered her and a few other bodyguards to follow him while the rest

15-minute-long interview. Shirley watched as a staff member hurried over to fix his hair.

who had just regained consciousness that morning, spoke energetically. He answered the interviewer’s