Exposed in Darkness by Heather Sunseri

Author:Heather Sunseri
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781943165117
Publisher: Sun Publishing

Chapter 21

It was cold and rainy when we touched down at O’Hare. I pulled a sweater from my bag, then realized it wasn’t going to fit over the monstrosity of a splint and bandage around my arm.

Seeing my struggle, Declan moved to the seat beside me and helped me drape the sweater over my shoulder. “I’ll make sure you’re not outside long, and I’ll send out for something easier to slip over your bandage.”

“That’s not necessary,” I said.

He ignored my response, and went back to typing in his phone.

“Are you always like this?” I asked.

He turned his phone over in his lap. “Like what?”

“Up before dawn, on the phone nonstop, being driven around so that you can continue to work. Are you always working?”

“Is that an invitation to prove to you that, no, I’m not a workaholic?”

“It was just a question.”

“I work a lot because I love it. Currently, it’s what takes up my time. But no, I’d say that I find plenty of time to enjoy life. Also, I don’t consider horse racing work, which is what I was just doing—checking in with Aidan about this morning’s workout. He’s short a rider, a groom, and a hot walker this morning.”

I winced internally. I hadn’t even thought to call Aidan. I shrugged the issue off, knowing Declan had obviously told him. “What would you consider it then, if not work?”

“An investment that I enjoy immensely.”

“Is that your canned response if the Internal Revenue Service ever asks?”

“No. My response then would be whatever my accountant tells me to say.”

I laughed. And when I did, he reached a hand and cupped my cheek, rubbing a thumb across my skin.

I started to pull back, but Declan’s phone rang, and he removed his hand. He showed me the screen. “It’s the hospital.”

“Answer it.”

“Declan O’Roark.” He looked at me and mouthed: It’s Carrie Anne.

I motioned for him to give me the phone, and he playfully slapped my hand away.

“Yes, ma’am… That’s great to hear… Yes… Tell her not to worry about work. I’ve taken care of it.” Declan smiled at me. “Yes, ma’am. She’s right here.”

I took the phone. “Hi, Carrie Anne.”

“Hi, honey. Marti’s been asking about you.”

“Is she available? Can I talk with her?”

“Oh, sure, honey. Hold on.” I heard steps across tiled hospital floor. “Marti, sweetie, it’s Brooke.”

Marti’s hoarse voice came on the line. “Hi, Brooke.”

“Hi, Marti. I’m so sorry about José.”

“I just don’t know what happened. One minute we were shootin’ the shit, and the next…” Her voice trailed off, and I could hear her sniffles.

“I know. And I wish I had the perfect thing to say that would make you feel better, but right now, I could really use your help tracking down who’s responsible.”

“I don’t know if I can tell you much. The police already questioned me twice. And that good-looking FBI agent and his partner were by a bit ago. They asked if I’d seen you.”

I knew Declan was listening to everything I was saying, but I was just going to have to take a chance and let him overhear my next question.

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