Dirty Ballistics (Special Weapons & Tactics Book 2) by Peyton Banks

Author:Peyton Banks [Banks, Peyton]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-11-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“This is a safe house. We’ll use it for tonight,” US Marshal Ball announced, closing the door. He waved Aspen over to the couch while his partner disappeared into the kitchen.

Declan took in the space. The windows were covered with drapes, and a small couch and love seat faced each other. The decor was plain, but it wouldn’t be decorated as if a family lived here. He walked around the room intent on ensuring that this was a safe environment for Aspen.

The car ride had been silent and full of tension. He didn’t know what the hell was going on, but she had a lot of explaining to do.

Why the hell would those men be after her?

He turned, cataloging every detail of the house that was visible.

“I hope it’s to your liking,” Ball drawled, leaning against the wall.

“It will do,” he replied, his gaze landing on Aspen.

Her eyes were cast down to the floor, and he bit back a snarl. Her hands were collapsed together in her lap. The look on her face was of a person who had lost everything. He let loose a sigh and moved to her.

She needed him.

Even with them in the room, she seemed alone.

“I trust what is shared with you will be upheld with the strictest of confidence. I looked into you, Sergeant Owen, and you’re well-respected in the law community.”

“You’re damn right I am,” Declan said, settling on the coffee table in front of Aspen. He reached for her hand and entwined their fingers.

Her eyes flew to him in shock.

He gave her a tight squeeze to let her know that he was there for her. “Now tell me. What is going on?”

“Aspen has been in the witness protection program. She was the witness of a murder. The person charged with the murder is up for a lot of federal charges. She is the one person who can assure the bad guy is put away for a long time.”

Declan glanced at the federal agent. The other one, US Marshal Williams, entered the room.

“I’m going to double-check out back to make sure we’re good for the night.” He left out the front door and shut it behind him.

Declan returned his attention to Aspen who remained quiet on the couch. He was slightly relaxed knowing the feds were making sure Aspen was protected.

“That sounds like a lot. What happened, baby?” he asked.

She blew out a deep breath and kept her eyes lowered. “My name is not Aspen Hale. My real name is Aspen Irwin, and I’m from California.”

“Nice to meet you, Aspen Irwin,” he murmured, squeezing her hand.

Her lips tilted up in a small smile, and he was slightly relieved she could smile. Her eyes softened when she gazed at him.

“I was at work late one evening. I am—or at least I used to be—a forensic accountant, one of the best. My father runs a Fortune 500 company and asked me to look into some dealings and monies that seemed to have disappeared.” Her eyes glassed over as she told her story.

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