Every Deep Desire by Sharon Wray

Author:Sharon Wray
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2018-01-26T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 27

Rafe sat back, enjoying the feel of Juliet’s hand against his thigh. While he dreamed of more contact, he cherished this moment because it might be all he’d get.

Juliet’s face paled. “Rafe—”

“Excuse me.” Nate appeared and gripped Rafe’s shoulder. “Can we talk?”

Rafe raised Juliet’s hand that’d been on his leg and kissed the palm. “I’ll be back.”

Once in the bar, Nate ordered a ginger ale while Rafe ordered scotch. “What’s up?” He wanted to return to Juliet.

“Did Pete tell you I ran into Balthasar?”

“Yes. Pete filled me in on what happened to you at the Savannah Preservation Office and police station. He also gave me your new phone numbers and told me he’s taking Samantha to her third job.” Rafe swallowed his drink and let the burn trail down his throat. “When Samantha is done, they’re going to the motel. Pete doesn’t want either of you to be alone. He’s a good guy.”

Nate nodded and leaned against the bar. “The SPO had some info about the Isle but nothing new.”

“Not surprised.” Rafe ordered another drink. It’d been a long time since he’d tasted Calum’s forty-year-old favorite. “Pete told me about the trials on Friday.”

“How can the government bring charges against Torridan’s team? They weren’t in the country and had nothing to do with what happened.”

“Torridan’s team handled the planning, and Kells is your CO, regardless of whether he was the theater commander. Even though Kells’s team wasn’t there, they were involved.” The bartender placed Rafe’s new drink on a napkin, along with a bowl of pretzels. “I still think this clusterfuck is personal. This was planned with the goal of bringing down Kells Torridan.”

“That’s what Jack Keeley told me before they threw him in jail with the other men.”

“Jack’s a smart and experienced soldier. I’ve never trusted Kells, but I trust Jack.”

Nate ran a hand over his head. His long hair was still tied behind his neck with a rubber band. His green eyes were hazy, as if he’d gone without shut-eye for a few days. “I tried to get that journal from Garza, but no luck. Although I warned him.”

“If Balthasar knows Garza’s read the journal, it’s too late.” Rafe savored his sip. “We have our own problems.”

“Except I don’t know what to do next.”

Rafe gripped Nate’s shoulder. “Get some sleep. Tomorrow meet me at the apartment across from Juliet’s Lily. You know it?”

Nate nodded.

“Oh-nine-hundred hours. Bring Pete. We’ll figure out a plan.”

When Nate didn’t respond, Rafe exhaled loudly. “What?”

“Garza called an hour ago. He knows I’m not your PO. He also knows my real name, rank, and serial number. As well as Kells Torridan and the 7th Special Forces Group.”

Rafe finished half his drink. Screw savoring. “How’d that happen?”

“Garza’s partner saw an employment photo with my name at the club. Since every cop is busy tonight, Garza wants me downtown tomorrow morning. Seven a.m. Otherwise he’ll issue a warrant.”

“Well,” Rafe said on a sigh. “Shit.”

* * *

Nate popped a pretzel into his mouth and mentally walked through the mess he’d made of the day.

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