Cold Justice 02 Cold Pursuit by Toni Anderson

Author:Toni Anderson
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9780991895885
Publisher: Toni Anderson
Published: 2014-06-02T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

Vivi flinched and pulled away from the older man. She felt like he’d just punched her in the stomach. How could he think like that?

“Well the fact that there were three dead terrorists on the ground when we got there, and one of the marshals reported being attacked by four armed men prior to him being shot dead.” Jed sat on the arm of the couch beside her and placed his hand on her shoulder in reassurance. “I forgot to mention my family are conspiracy theorists and don’t take anything at face value. It’s made my time in the FBI…interesting.”

Jed’s dad’s eyes softened. “Just need to be sure you are what you say you are before I leave you alone with my son.”

“Pretty sure I can handle it, Pop.” Jed touched the gold shield on his belt. “Federal agent, remember?”

Vivi’s laugh came out like a sob. “I admire your paternal instincts, Mr. Brennan, I really do.” She looked up and caught Jed’s gaze. “Without your son I don’t know where we’d be—dead probably. I’m not a danger to him, but the people after my son could be and I don’t want to put any of you in danger.” The idea made her start to shake. “I should probably leave. Go to a hotel.”

The old man’s expression softened. “Drag that poor little boy from pillar to post? It’s safe here. I’m sorry I made you uncomfortable but Jed’s right, I don’t take things at face value. But I do trust my son, and despite what I might think of the FBI in general, he’s damned good at his job.” He held out his hand to her. “Jeremiah Brennan at your service, ma’am.”

Bemused, she shook his hand. Either she was frozen or he had lava in his veins.

“You feel like ice.” He rubbed her hand between his. “Get the lady a hot drink, son.”

“On it. Want something for yourself?” Jed filled a mug with steaming water and stirred in sugar. She didn’t bother telling him she didn’t take anything in hers. She could do with the energy boost even though Jed was the one who hadn’t slept in a couple of days.

“So what’s the plan?” Jed’s father asked, suddenly onboard with everything.

It knocked Vivi off kilter again—as if she hadn’t been totally out of her depth enough over the last few days.

Jed handed her a cup of steaming tea, and went to stand in front of the fireplace. He looked as solid and immovable as the rock behind him. “We’re going to hole up here for a few days—hopefully give the feds enough time to chase down and lock up the remaining terrorists. Vivi is going to dye her hair brown and avoid as many people as possible. If anyone asks you can tell them I’m visiting with a girlfriend and don’t want to be disturbed.”

Vivi’s cheeks heated. Oh, the joys of a pale complexion. She hid behind her mug and inhaled the steam.

“Like the idea of you bringing a woman home won’t have everyone abuzz?” The older man snorted.

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