Blood & Lace by Trinity Scott

Author:Trinity Scott
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pocket Star

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“For the tenth time, I’m staying in the director’s office. I swear. I will not come out until you come get me.”

He sighed. “Okay. I’ll be right up as soon as this is over.”

They’d been asleep only a few hours—Chloe in Eden’s bed and him in the guest room—when, true to his word, Holt McCain had called first thing in the morning. In addition to Ulrich, he had JJ ready to come into the office for questioning. Joey had been easier to get ahold of, since he was in lockup only an hour away. Caroline’s ex-husband hadn’t had much to offer except that he knew JJ and Antonio’s men had paid Caroline a few visits in an attempt to get the money he owed them.

Joey Lester had “lost” twenty thousand dollars’ worth of cocaine that he was supposed to be selling for Antonio. He’d gotten locked up before he could get the money together to deliver it to JJ, the middle man. He didn’t know if Caroline had ever given them any money. He said Antonio commented that she was “working off the debt” another way.

Chloe had originally agreed not to come, but after learning about Caroline, she didn’t want to be alone any more than Gage wanted her to be.

He made his way to the interrogation room where JJ was, and was surprised to find an attractive redhead already at the door.

“Elaina Keats,” she greeted him kindly. “Erin called me in. We’re old friends. She thought I might be able to help.”

“Special Agent Gage Pierce.” He shook her delicate hand. “We’re dealing with a possible kidnapping here, so I appreciate all the help we can get.”

“Dr. Elaina Keats,” his director broke in. “She’s being modest.”

“Just Elaina is fine. Please,” the redhead requested.

Director Anderson-Wyatt turned to Gage. “We were college roommates. When it comes to getting answers out of people who don’t want to talk, she’s the best. I had her consulting on another case when you called to say you were bringing a suspect in, so I asked her to sit in on this one. That okay with you, Pierce?”

“Yes, ma’am.”

He briefed Dr. Keats before they entered the room. Once inside, he let her take the lead. Well, she took the lead. He could already tell she wasn’t the type who waited for permission, and he appreciated that.

“JJ,” she greeted him in a tone that made it sound like they were old friends as well. “How’s your morning so far? Can I get you a coffee?”

JJ looked like shit. Pale. Unwashed. Exhausted. Cold-blooded as a fucking snake. He definitely didn’t look like the friendly neighborhood dealer. His hands were cuffed to the table, but he didn’t appear the least bit concerned about it.

“Don’t waste your time. Wrong tree, ladies.” He nodded to Gage. “And gentleman.”

Elaina frowned. “Pardon?”

“Meaning I’m not the one you’re looking for.”

Gage smirked. “You know who we’re looking for?”

Silvery eyes with a hard-glinting edge gleamed at him. “Let me see if I can get close.” He examined his hands while he spoke, slowly, like he was contemplating whether he needed a manicure.

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