Ben was Cassidy's best friend first. He was her protector and savior. Her confidante. He'd fought for her honor long before he fought for her life. Cassidy was beautiful and lost, smart and frightened. Her need for him was a living thing between them. It was this need that drew him close, made Ben feel strong and vulnerable all at once. Made him want to kiss more than her tears away.
And then, she was gone.
(Book three of the "Into Thin Air" series)
