A Santini in Love by Melissa Schroeder

Author:Melissa Schroeder [Schroeder, Melissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781939734235
Publisher: Harmless Publishing

Dante was trying to formulate a plan to ease his way back into Madison’s house when JT parked in front of Dante’s house. He knew she would balk at the protection angle; although, he thought there was a good chance she needed it. Not just from the killer she saw, but also from herself. The stress of the last couple of days seemed to be taking its toll on her. He wanted to be there for her.

“You believe her,” JT said, breaking into his thoughts.

“Yeah.” He hadn’t at first. He had known she believed it, but today, he was leaning to her way of thinking. “I went back over it while I was laying on her very uncomfortable sofa. Madison has issues, you saw them to a point. But, she isn’t over the edge. If she had been hallucinating, she would have gone over the edge when they didn’t find anything. Or at least I think she would have. Plus, it wouldn’t be hard to hide what happened. That time of night around here, even on a Friday night, not that busy. He had over an hour to clean it up. Without any other witnesses, he would have had an easy time of it. Madison said she was small.”

JT opened his mouth, then snapped it shut.

“No, go ahead,” Dante said.

“You sure you don’t believe her because you’re involved with her?”

He shook his head. “I’m not involved.”

“Not yet.”

He shrugged because that was the truth. He knew it was just a matter of time, but he had to give her space. That much he understood. It didn’t mean he was going to pull all the way back, though.

“Granted, but I didn’t immediately agree that it was true. Like I said, those things tell me she saw something. Madison has issues, but she last night, she did not break down. She made it back to my house and then kept it together. It was close, but she did it.

“Thanks to you,” JT said.

He shrugged as he slipped out of JT’s truck. He didn’t want her or anyone to be grateful. His parents taught him to take care of the people around them. It was partially a military thing, but it was also a Santini thing.

He slipped out of the car and JT followed him.

“Up for a beer before you head back?” he asked.

JT shook his head. “I’ll take something else. I have to report in tomorrow and I need a good night’s sleep.”

Dante nodded and pulled out his keys. “No problem. What do you think about her story?” he asked as he unlocked his door.

Before JT could answer, the door swung open. Dante’s living room was a mess. Trashed. Things were thrown on the floor, including pictures of him and the family and a few plants. Dirt was everywhere.

“Fuck me,” was all he could say.

JT cleared his throat. Dante tore his attention from his ruined living room to look at his friend. His eyes had hardened and his jaw was tight as he nodded.

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