Exposing the Heiress by Jennifer Apodaca

Author:Jennifer Apodaca [Apodaca, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: blackmail, marine, Sniper, Once a Marine, Ignite, Jennifer Apodaca, Mystery, protector, friends to lovers, Little Sister’s Best Friend, runaway bride, Romance, Surprise Baby, Entangled, Military, Suspense, Heiress
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-08-03T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Alyssa ran to the beat of ‘Dark Horse’ by Katy Perry. She’d wound around the entire vineyard, savoring the freedom of giving herself over to the music and the run. She’d been here a week and a half and each day she felt more alive, vibrant and strong.

Beneath the beat of the music was the thump of worry. It was Monday. Nate must realize by now she wasn’t doing what he demanded of her. She wasn’t going back to him. What would be his next—

A horrible squeal or yelp cut over the music in her ears. Slowing her pace, she looked around. What was that? No one else was on the property except Hunt. Maybe it was a car turning a corner? Or the media? That picture all over the internet had caught the side profile of Alyssa but she’d mostly blocked Hunt’s face. The media was trying to figure out who he was. Once they did, they’d swarm. Even though she didn’t see any media vehicles, she turned to run up the main road to the house. Last thing she wanted was any more pictures of her on the—

Another yelping cry pitched over the music.

Her heart stuttered and chills broke out on her sweaty skin. Ripping off her earphones, she heard whimpers coming from behind her. Either a kid or an animal. The frantic cries shot adrenaline into her blood. She raced to the long gate stretched across the entrance to the vineyard. Grabbing the thick wrought iron bars, she visually searched the road. The small quiet street only had a few properties and little traffic.

There. Oh my God! A small brown and white dog lay on the road, bleeding. Someone must have hit it. Alyssa raced to the control box and jabbed the button. The gate began its slow glide to open.

She squeezed out, glanced up and down for cars, saw none and ran to the animal. Crouching down, she fought to get her panic under control. The little guy needed help. He lay on his right side, and it looked like the front left shoulder and leg were injured. Blood matted in his long fur. The dog panted and whined. “Okay, sweetheart, it’s okay.” Careful to avoid the injured area she stroked the dog’s face.

Okay good. He didn’t try to bite her, but he rolled his eyes in obvious fear.

Should she move him? Alyssa didn’t know, but she couldn’t leave the little guy on the road. She reached for her phone tucked into her bra top to call Hunt for help when the roar of a car engine jerked her head up.

A small truck with dark windows coming fast. Too fast.

Hot panic exploded, flinging her back in time. The car sliding out of control, spinning wildly. The hideous crash, screeching metal, screams—

The dog’s shrill yelp yanked her from the memory to the present. The truck was closing in, dark and terrifying. She scooped up the dog, sprang up and ran. The dog howled in pain. Tears burned Alyssa’s eyes.

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