A Biloxi Christmas: A Novella (The Biloxi Series) by Ledford Jerri Lynn

Author:Ledford, Jerri Lynn [Ledford, Jerri Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Deep South Press
Published: 2015-12-04T05:00:00+00:00

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Jack slammed through the door into the precinct. He knew he was out of line with Kate. She was right, of course. He should be focusing on the homicide investigation. It was his job to figure out who murdered Abernathy and put them behind bars. Even if he felt Abernathy had gotten what he deserved.

Why?

If one criminal killed another then it was a good day, right? Especially if the one that died was responsible for kidnapping and selling three young girls into an unimaginably horrible life style.

That was what they should be focusing on. They should be trying to find out who was willing to pay for those girls and what exactly they planned to do once they had them.

You already know that. Those girls’ lives were over. He did know, and he wondered how many others Abernathy had gotten away with kidnapping. How many had he already smuggled out? And for whom?

Jack was furious that the chief had tied them to this homicide. The other investigation was so much more important. Did you have to take it out on Kate?

Guilt nibbled at his insides. He should go back and apologize. Why couldn’t she understand his frustration? Jack knew how her old partner must have felt, working in Miami. Sometimes it seemed there was no good he could do in his job. Chances were good that even if they found out who killed Abernathy, he would escape conviction with the help of a good lawyer.

He'd just walked up to his desk when McKenzie approached him. “Hey Roe, you lose the dead weight?” McKenzie made no bones about the fact that he didn't like Kate when she wasn't around. When she was, he was all sugar warmth. It irritated Jack even more.

“What do you want, McKenzie?” Jack didn't try to hide his irritation.

“Bad mood, buddy?” McKenzie didn't want for an answer. “I heard you were involved in the Abernathy case.”

Jack clenched his teeth so tight his temples started to throb. Brian McKenzie was a good guy, a friend even. Right now, Jack just wanted everyone to leave him alone.

“McKenzie, get to the point.”

“Bad luck walking into that mess last night.” If McKenzie recognized that Jack didn’t want to talk, he ignored that fact. “Personally, I think whoever killed the guy did the world a favor. I just wanted to let you know that a buddy of mine in the gang unit had a tip that the Mamoncetes are expanding their territory. They could be involved in this since it was their drugs Abernathy had.”

“That's not news, McKenzie.” Jack saw - more sensed, really - Kate come into the pit. He caught sight of her in his peripheral vision and tracked her as she altered course subtly and headed to the coffee machine. Guilt and frustration warred inside him. He wanted to talk to her, but he knew they both needed some time. Then there was McKenzie, who was still talking even though Jack had tuned out.

“It is if you happen to

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