Everything But The Truth by Conrad Debby

Author:Conrad, Debby [Conrad, Debby]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Published: 2010-08-10T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“Where are we going?” Peyton whispered in the darkness.

“I don’t have any idea,” Reeve said, “but we can’t stay here.” He closed the cabin door, but didn’t bother to lock it. He’d gathered a few things together—their clothing, some toiletry items, his guns, and a set of car keys he’d found in Jameson’s jacket pocket—and stuffed them into his black canvas bag. “Let’s go.”

When she turned to walk toward the shed around back, he stopped her, guiding her by the elbow to the dirt road leading away from the cabin.

“What about your motorcycle?”

“We’re leaving it behind.” By now Donatelli had to know who Reeve was and probably what he was driving. He wasn’t taking any chances.

“We can’t walk out of here. It’s miles from the main highway, and I’m wearing heels,” she said, as if he needed a reminder.

“We only have to walk a little way, then we’ll go by car.”

She stopped in her tracks and looked up at him. “What car?”

“Jameson’s.”

“I didn’t see any car.”

“We weren’t supposed to. He probably hid it up ahead somewhere, then came the rest of the way on foot. Keep your eyes open for it,” he told her as they resumed walking.

About a half mile up the road, he spotted a chrome bumper sticking out of the bushes. The bumper belonged to a brand new SUV with 4-wheel drive. Perfect.

“C’mon,” he told her, helping her into the vehicle. After retrieving the keys, he tossed the bag onto the backseat and hopped in as well.

They drove in silence until they reached the main highway. Spotting a phone booth, Reeve pulled over, announcing he needed to call Matt. He got out and Peyton waited in the car.

He’d been wrestling with his feelings for the woman practically since he’d met her, but after kissing her in the hallway, he hadn’t been able to get her out of his mind. She consumed him, and he was no longer able to think or concentrate. If he wanted to keep her alive, he had to be able to think smart, and think fast. Which was why he was going to tell Matt he couldn’t protect her any longer.

“It’s me,” he said when Matt picked up, sounding groggy and disoriented.

“Reeve, what’s up? What’s going on? Why are you calling me at four in the morning?”

“Jameson was dirty.”

“What?” He sounded genuinely surprised. “Captain Murphy handpicked him.”

“Well, I’m not too sure I’d trust Murphy either.”

“Where’s Jameson now?”

“At the cabin.” He paused, then added, “He’s dead.”

Matt swore and was then quiet for a few moments.

Reeve had shot a few bad guys as a cop, but this was the first time he’d ever killed anyone. Even though it had been a scumbag like Jameson, he still didn’t like the way it made him feel inside.

He’d been second guessing every move he’d made before the shooting and wondering if he could have handled it any other way. The man had come in the middle of the night, gun drawn, intending to kill him and Peyton both.

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