Protecting Phoebe:A Chances Are story

With her life on the line, can she protect her heart?

A Chances Are story.

Phoebe€s work at Second Chances, a women€s shelter, has gone a long way toward her own healing after surviving an abusive relationship in college. She€s moved on in every sense€"except when it comes to dating.

Everything changes when Craig visits the shelter. The hot, young cop sets her pulse racing in a way that makes her consider making a move€"and moving him into her bed for a casual fling. The first step: ask him out. Subtly, of course.

Craig has been attracted to Phoebe for months, so he€s more than happy for the chance to get to know her better, in bed and out. His interest goes way beyond casual, but convincing her to think long term is going to take some time.

When it becomes clear her violent ex has come out of the woodwork, though, time is the one thing they don€t have€¦