Deadly Secrets by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: kidnapping, serial killer, family relationships, police detective, reunion romance, contemporary romantic suspense, female fbi profiler
Publisher: Margaret Daley

Chapter Eight

Hunter surged past Sarah, his gun drawn. Together they went through Donna’s house, clearing rooms as they progressed.

In the foyer, Hunter opened the front door and briefed the police officer on what he was doing. Officer Martin contacted the station while Hunter and Sarah continued through the rest of the house. Tension gripped Hunter as he moved through the bedrooms with Sarah behind him. Approaching the last one, the only closed door in the hallway, he glanced over his shoulder at her. She’d been through the wringer the past few days. She nodded once, and he pushed the door wide and moved inside, his weapon raised.

Empty. He made his way to the half bath off the master bedroom. Nothing out of place. “Clear.”

He returned to Sarah. “She isn’t here, and her car’s in the garage. Check her dresser and see if anything looks like it’s been moved like Alicia’s stuff had. I’ll look in the closet.”

In the small walk-in, clothes were tossed on the floor with only half hanging up on the rods. Was that normal for Donna, or was the killer leaving them a message?

“Hunter, her lingerie is gone.”

He hurried into the bedroom and inspected the top drawer, which was pulled open with only two panties in it.

“Do you think the killer knew we talked to her?” Sarah asked as she completed her search of the dresser.

“Maybe, especially if he’s connected to the college. He might have seen us there and followed us, although I didn’t see anyone tailing us.” He thought back to the trip between the school and Donna’s house. Even with Sarah in his SUV, he kept his usual vigilance when he drove. “He could have decided to take care of a loose end.”

“I’m a loose end.”

His chest constricted. “I know. That’s why you can’t go off by yourself. We’re a team working this together.”

Although he didn’t ask a question, Sarah nodded. “When Dad and I were talking earlier, I got a brief image of the guy who offered to help me at the lake party. Medium build. On the thin side but after fifteen years that could have changed.”

“You didn’t remember anything about his face?”

“No. I don’t remember what he looks like. I’ve blocked it from my mind—if I ever got a glimpse of him. I was too woozy.”

“I’m calling this in. This house will need to be thoroughly examined from top to bottom.” The urgency doubled, solidifying his gut into a huge knot. Two women’s lives were at stake. Make that three. He didn’t want to lose Sarah again. That thought came unforbidden into his mind, taking him by surprise. When had he stopped being angry with her for leaving him?

Hunter exited Donna’s bedroom and strode toward the foyer. “Officer Martin, I’m taking Sarah to Chief Kimmel’s house. Then I’ll be back. Don’t let civilians inside. This is a crime scene.”

Hunter opened the front door and stepped out onto the porch, waiting for Sarah to do the same. She moved to the living room entrance and scanned the area then joined him outside.

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