Born To Protect by Christina Tetreault

Author:Christina Tetreault [Tetreault, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Suspense, series romance, Military romance, marine romance, military romance suspense, second chance romance
Publisher: Christina Tetreault
Published: 2018-07-23T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

For perhaps the twentieth time, Becca checked her cell phone. Kassidy hadn’t said when she’d contact her again, but considering their conversation this morning, she’d hoped her stepsister would call her right after she got the situation at work straightened out—assuming there really was something to straighten out.

She’d replayed the quick conversation with Kassidy several times today, and rather than go away, the suspicion that her stepsister was lying grew. Becca could understand Kassidy lying about being involved with a married man again, especially considering all the times such relationships had turned into disasters for her. But if her suspicions were correct, and there was no situation at work like Kassidy claimed, what was she hiding and why?

Becca toyed with the idea of calling Detective Murphy again. During her brief chat this morning, she let him know she’d talked to Kassidy and that her stepsister would be calling him soon. He’d thanked her for the update and told her to contact him at any time if she had any questions or concerns. Would he mind if she called and asked if he ever heard from Kassidy? She’d feel so much better if he said yes.

But what if he said no? Then what? Would that mean Kassidy really was in some kind of danger and she’d managed to act as if everything was fine this morning?

She dropped the device back into her purse. She’d give it a little longer. Calling home would be low on Kassidy’s priority list if she were on vacation.

“I’ve been so busy I didn’t even get a chance to say hello today,” Danny greeted from the doorway, his presence a welcome distraction from her thoughts.

“I know what you mean. Except for a short lunch break, I spent most of my day in meetings.”

“At least tomorrow is Friday, and I’m taking it and Monday as personal days. We’re heading to Williamsburg in the morning for the weekend,” Danny said.

Becca noticed Danny had his briefcase in one hand and his travel coffee mug in the other, suggesting he was on his way out. She glanced at the clock on her computer screen. She’d intended to stay a little later tonight so she could avoid taking any work home this weekend. However, if she left now, she could walk out with Danny rather than alone. Although she hadn’t told the man from the National Mall where she worked, she was uneasy about walking through the garage alone tonight.

“Are you leaving for the night or off to a meeting?” she asked.

“Leaving. It’s been one of those days, and I need to put this place behind me until next week.”

“Do you mind waiting a minute so we can walk out together?”

Danny shook his head and stepped inside her office. “Of course not.” Setting his travel mug on the desk, he took a seat. “Glynnis and I are meeting my sister and brother-in-law at Ellington’s,” he said, referring to a popular jazz club. “Join us. It’ll be fun.”

She’d visited the club before

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