Yup, screaming was at the top of my to-do list, except Charlie hastily stood and waved off my inhaled intent to alert the entire household to the fact he'd broken into my apartment.

He looked suitably concerned by my reaction I held onto the shreds of decorum remaining me while he hastily spoke.

"Please, Miss-sorry, Deputy Fleming." He got points for that quick about-face correction. "I'm not here to hurt you, I swear. I have information and I couldn't deliver ...