Edge of the Storm by Heather Woodhaven

Author:Heather Woodhaven
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-10-24T23:44:28+00:00

TWO

Dulcie slid behind the wheel of her car, locked the door and closed her eyes. When Judy Begay’s murder investigation had been handed over to Deputy Turner, she was relieved. She’d liked the man and Dulcie couldn’t say that about many people. Her background made it difficult for her to trust. But she’d had a good feeling about Deputy Turner. There had been something about him...the sense that he understood. That he was as serious about crimes against women as she was...and that he was kind. That was the most important thing. Kindness. Her early years had been dreadfully empty of that emotion. She craved it now like living water.

Her experience with Deputy Parker this morning had felt anything but that. She knew people, had strong instincts about them and was usually right. How could she have misjudged Deputy Turner so badly?

Did his boy-next-door looks turn her head, muddle her impressions? It was true he was handsome...and blond. Today was the first time she’d seen him without his cowboy hat, and she had to admit what was underneath that Stetson did not fail to appeal. He kept those golden locks short but they still had a stubborn wave in the front. His blue eyes were clear and so bright, they almost sparkled beneath the brim of his hat. He also had a cleft in his chin, a distinct little dent that set off his almost-too-pretty looks. Dulcie closed her eyes.

Okay. So... Deputy Turner’s appearance had definitely made an impression and probably skewed her people instincts.

But he said he would look into it. She had to trust him and get on with her day. She reached for the key in the ignition but her fingers trembled so she couldn’t grip it.

She gave her hand a shake and tried again. Still she couldn’t take hold.

She was scared. Too scared to go to work and face Vonetta and too afraid to go home. She leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes. She felt like she was crossing the Grand Canyon on a tightwire with hundreds of feet of empty air beneath her. It had been a long time since she’d been this scared. Not since she and her sister hid in their closet with their arms around each other.

Her cell phone rang and she jumped a mile, bumping her knees on the wheel. Taking a deep breath, she stared at her purse. It was probably work wondering why she was late. Should she answer?

Of course she needed to answer. Otherwise they’d keep calling. On the third ring, she grabbed the purse and pulled her phone out. A sigh of relief slipped out as Deputy Turner’s name flashed across the screen. She couldn’t slide the on button fast enough.

“Hello?”

“Dulcie, I’m glad I caught you.” His voice was pitched so low she barely heard it. “I hope you’re not already at work.”

Should she tell him she hadn’t even left the sheriff department’s parking lot? It was embarrassing, but she needed to practice trust and honesty.

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