Behind Her Eyes by Robin Mahle

Author:Robin Mahle [Mahle, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HARP House Publishing, LLC.
Published: 2018-07-09T16:00:00+00:00

Riley killed the headlights as she pulled into her driveway. It was almost 9pm and still no word from Jacob. If he was safe, he would’ve called.

Inside, she flipped the switch to find CJ on the couch. “Hey, what are you doing there? Get down, boy.”

He jumped off and ran toward her, offering a warm greeting.

“I know you’re hungry. I’ll get you some dinner.” She walked into the kitchen and dished his food into his bowl, like she had every night. But tonight, Riley felt helpless. Who were these people and why had they killed Chloe Dawson? Now they were after Jacob. She just didn’t have any answers. And then a knock came upon her door.

She swiftly approached and peered through the security lens. Her heart sank just a little. She opened the door. “Hey, you didn’t have to come by, you could’ve just called. Come on in.”

“Thanks.” Ethan removed his coat and draped it over a chair in her living room. “How’s Carl?”

“He’s fine.”

“And was he able to help you?”

“I think so. Can I get you a water or something?”

“I could really use a beer, if you got one. I know you don’t really drink.”

“I always keep some in the fridge for guests.” She made her way to the kitchen and opened a bottle of Heineken for him. “Will this do?”

“You bet, thanks.” Ethan gulped down half of it. “The guys didn’t have any luck with the car.”

“No? Well, I shouldn’t be too surprised. I have a feeling it was the same guys who are after Jacob, but it was worth a shot.”

“Yeah, I did make it out to see Jacob’s cousin. He’s going to call his aunt and uncle and leave a message to have Jacob call you.”

“You told him not to make them worry, right? That cousin of his isn’t the most tactful man I’ve ever met.”

“I told him it was personal, a message from you. So I think he’s cool.”

“Good. Sit down, please.” She made her way to the sofa and got comfortable. “I’m sure he’s safe.”

“I wish I had your confidence. I might not be keen on the guy, but I don’t want any harm to come to him,” Ethan said.

“I’m starting to think it’s more about not wanting to bring trouble here, and that’s why he’s not reaching out.”

“Is that what Carl said?” Ethan downed another swig.

“He said if it’s how I felt, then it was probably the case. You know what he’s like. He’s always making me figure things out myself.”

Ethan smiled. “Yeah. What a jerk.” He tossed back another drink before locking eyes with Riley again. “How do you want to handle this? Ward won’t get involved unless it comes here. You know what a stickler he is for jurisdictional lines.”

“I know. But I also think he realizes there’s danger coming and he doesn’t want to make matters worse,” she replied.

“Geez, how much worse can it get?”

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