Explosive Reunion by Karen Kirst

Author:Karen Kirst
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-10-10T14:53:53+00:00

TWELVE

Julian was at Cade’s house when they arrived fifteen minutes later. He’d been driving home for a long-awaited rest—his training schedule didn’t always follow typical working hours—when Cade had texted him.

He’d been ordered to wait outside by the deputies, and he didn’t look pleased. His nostrils flared, and his eyes grew flinty as he listened to Cade’s account of last night’s accident and subsequent confrontation.

He rubbed a hand along the short stubble shadowing his jaw. “That wouldn’t have happened if I’d followed you home.”

“You couldn’t shirk your duties. Any idea when you’ll leave town?”

Julian’s brows lifted, and Cade nodded.

“Right. You couldn’t say, even if you knew.”

“Sorry, brother.”

Their exchange reminded her of the times she’d come home from school and learned that her father had been called out of the country. Some days had been worse than others. Like birthdays celebrated without him. Piano recitals performed without him.

They may have had a tumultuous relationship, but that didn’t mean she hadn’t ached for her father long after his sacrifice. Or maybe she’d ached for another chance for the father-daughter relationship she’d dreamed of.

A pair of deputies exited the house and a third came around the side, having checked the fenced-in yard and surrounding property.

“There was no one here when we arrived, Mr. McMann. The alarm probably spooked them. Why don’t you come inside and tell us if you see anything out of place or notice valuables missing?”

Cade and Tori entered first, followed by Julian and the others. The rooms looked the same as when they’d left that morning. The knowledge that their enemies had breached his home—their supposed safe house—set her nerves on edge.

Cade strode to the patio door, which was slightly ajar, and pointed to the overturned potted plant on the pavers. “Did one of you knock that over?”

“It was already like that.” The deputy pointed out the handle. “Looks like they managed to get in by tampering with this lock.”

His hands balled into fists. Cade was determined to protect her. This was further evidence their enemy was just as determined to get his hands on her. For what specific purpose, she couldn’t bring herself to dwell on.

He methodically combed through the rest of the house. The deputies called for a member of the crime scene unit to come and dust for fingerprints. Two left to attend another call, leaving the third to wait in his cruiser outside.

Cade returned to the living room. “Aaron must’ve assumed we were home, considering neither of us has a vehicle at the moment.”

Julian’s gaze reflected his own misgivings. “You need a new place to stay. I’d offer you a spot in my apartment, but my sister’s in from Hawaii. She’ll be staying with me for another week.”

Cade expelled a breath. “We need a place that isn’t obviously connected to our friends and family.”

“I thought you didn’t want to stay in a hotel,” Tori said.

“I don’t if we can find an alternative.” He snapped his fingers. “Brett’s parents own a condo in Emerald Isle. It sits empty much of the year.

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