A Real Angel by Cassie Miles

Author:Cassie Miles
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
ISBN: 9781459268593
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2011-07-15T18:23:12.555562+00:00

Chapter Eight

Just after two o'clock in the afternoon, Rafe packed the marked blood samples from Jenna's animals in a rented refrigerated case, stowed the case in the trunk of his convertible and set out for the Montclair estate. On this visit, Rafe planned to be more alert. No wine. No cigar. No distractions.

Ironically, the murder of Eddy Benson was turning into the most unusual case in Rafe's career as an avenger. He'd been drunk. He'd led three little piglets across a fake Garden of Eden. He'd been half naked, dancing with a python. And he had twice kissed Jenna.

He drove slowly along the narrow lane between soundstages where pedestrian traffic was heavy. He'd definitely been behaving in an un-angelic manner. If Rafe had been less experienced, less senior in his job, he would've been reprimanded for the liberties he'd taken. But Saint Michael trusted him.

Focus, Rafe told himself. He needed to focus on the problem at hand. Most likely, Eddy had discovered Hugh's use of pigs for testing and had been murdered—by injection of a fatal virus—before he could report Montclair to the authorities. But Rafe also needed to consider the more ominous view of the murder. A dangerous virus had been developed and was spreading—either by carelessness or design.

This afternoon he would find answers at Hugh Montclair's estate.

In the parking lot beside the front gate of the R.I.P. movie lot, Jenna flagged him down and hopped into the passenger seat. "Okay, let's go."

"I'm not taking you with me. This confrontation might be dangerous."

"As opposed to confronting Alex?" Her fine eyebrows lifted in a high arch. "Or dealing with Taylor?"

He scoffed. "Taylor? We have nothing to fear from Taylor. A field mouse has nothing to fear from—"

"Don't be so sure. Taylor might have killed Eddy so he could meet Hugh and advance his stupid career."

What was she talking about? There was no logic whatsoever to her thinking. "That's not a reason for murder."

His gut instinct told him that Hugh was the murderer. He had created a virus that could kill within forty-eight hours. He had been with Eddy during the relevant time frame.

"I'm not staying here," Jenna said. "Every time you leave me here, something scary happens. I'd rather be with you."

"If you're frightened, I can take you to the safe house."

"I'm coming with you, Rafe. Whether you're willing to admit it or not, you need me."

On a certain level, Rafe couldn't argue with that. His need for her was undeniable, almost debilitating. He couldn't rid his mind of her image. Jenna gave vibrant life to fantasies he wasn't even aware of having. The sound of her voice thrilled him. The clean fragrance of her honey-blond hair made him weak in the knees. Oh yes, he needed her. But not for protection.

He gazed toward her. It really wouldn't hurt to have Jenna along. He wasn't planning any guerrilla tactics, and her presence was a diversion that might cause Hugh to be less guarded.

"Please, Rafe." She touched his arm, sending a sensual quiver through his body.

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