Fatal Secrets: A Novel of Suspense by Allison Brennan

Author:Allison Brennan [Brennan, Allison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Legal, General, Romance, Romantic Suspense Fiction, State's Evidence, Suspense, Undercover Operations, Fiction, Human Trafficking
ISBN: 9780345502759
Google: vSHeMuIE7B4C
Amazon: 0345502752
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2009-05-18T14:00:00+00:00

“What?” Sonia exclaimed. “You think—” and she laughed. God, it felt good to laugh. Maybe she laughed a little too hard, a little too long, but it was either laugh or be worn down by the intensity of facing the potential threat to her family by a ruthless killer who had already killed four people, including her informant.

Dean walked in with two men.

One looked like a younger version of Kane Rogan—in fact, much like the Kane Sonia had met ten years ago. But it was the older, taller Rogan, with hair so deeply red it could have been mistaken for dark brown, who had to be Duke Rogan. His bright blue eyes were framed by laugh lines that became more pronounced when he smiled at Sonia’s laughter, revealing the same solitary Rogan dimple that the darker, brooding Kane also had.

“Duke?” Sonia said, extending her hand.

Duke took her hand, but pulled her into a hug. “Kane speaks highly of you,” he said. “And as you know, he doesn’t praise widely.”

“I can attest to that,” the other man said.

Sonia turned to the black-haired Rogan. He must be the youngest Rogan brother “Sean?”

“At your service.” He smiled, with two dimples, and gave a slight bow.

Duke said, “I thought under the circumstances two bodyguards were better than one.”

“I really appreciate your help.”

Duke shook Owen’s hand, then Marianne’s and finally Andres’s. Andres was overwhelmed and trembling. Sonia spoke to him softly in Spanish. “It’s going to be okay. These are my friends. They’ll make sure you’re safe.”

“How is this going to work?” Owen asked, still standing, trying, Sonia realized, to keep authority and control over his house. She felt awful that she’d never fully explained her relationship with Kane to her parents, but she’d never thought to. That her dad had believed she was pining for an unattainable mercenary made her realize how little about her personal life she shared with him, not that there was much to tell.

Sonia appreciated that Duke had assessed the situation quickly and correctly, and said, “Sir, I think you should walk me through the house, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of your home security. I’d like Sean to stay upstairs with your wife and the boy, and you and I can monitor the perimeter.”

Owen nodded. “Our alarm system is a good one,” he said.

“Terrific. Security systems are my specialty. I’m not a full-time bodyguard, only when asked by friends of the family.” He winked at Sonia. While he could act serious, Sonia realized that Duke was far more fun-loving than his older brother. “In fact, my primary responsibility with our company—Rogan-Caruso Protective Services—is providing electronic security to local businesses. I designed the systems for the university as well as the new biotech research lab in Auburn. I might have a few tricks to beef up your alarm system for the duration.”

“I heard about that lab.” Owen sounded both impressed and interested.

Sonia breathed easier. “You have my contact information. I’m headed home because we have an early day tomorrow.”

“It’s already after eight.

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