Hidden Monsters by Annette Palmer

A dangerous ex. An unlikely friendship. A scary kidnapping.

Orly Shepard’s telepathic gift to hear people’s thoughts when they’re in trouble has gotten her bullied in school and kicked out of every foster home she’s ever been placed in. That doesn’t stop her from helping as many victims as she can, even when it puts her in the crosshairs of a rogue police captain, and a telepathic serial killer who enjoys mentally torturing her.
Detective Luke Harmon had the misfortune of getting caught by a violent gang that’s now holding him hostage. Certain that no backup is coming, he sends out a silent prayer, and is shocked when a sweet, mysterious voice responds, and offers to send help.
After his rescue, Luke is irrevocably drawn to his guardian angel. He reaches out to her again and again, intrigued by her gift, and her determination to help others.
He doesn’t know how or why he can hear her voice in his head. But when she lowers her guard, he can feel her fear. Even taste her tears. Someone is hurting her. Stalking her.
And because of the kind of man he is, there’s no way he can sit back and do nothing. Luke Harmon is a protector. He always protects what’s his. And make no mistake, Orly Shepard is his. His to protect. His to cherish. His to love.
If he can keep her alive long enough to build a life with her…