Fearless Gunfighter by Joanna Wayne

Author:Joanna Wayne
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-05-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Sydney’s fingers tightened around the phone, bracing herself as best she could for Jackson’s news.

“What is it?”

“We weren’t able to get any usable fingerprints from the exterior of Rachel’s car.”

Sydney exhaled sharply, releasing the breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. A fingerprint report was the least of what she’d been dreading, but she knew from his tone there was more.

“And inside the SUV?” she asked.

“We retrieved several different fingerprints. I’m sorry to have to hit you with this, but the prints of one of the missing women was found inside the car.”

The ray of hope she’d held on to that Rachel might not be one of the serial abductor’s victims disintegrated. She was disheartened, but not surprised. On some level of consciousness, she’d known that all along.

“Whose prints were they?”

“Michelle Dickens.”

Sydney had always had a keen short-term memory for relevant facts. She reviewed in her mind what she’d learned about Michelle at her meeting with Jackson’s team yesterday. Age twenty-five. Disappeared after leaving a friend’s parent’s vacation cabin near Winding Creek.

Michelle had spent two days there reuniting with a group of sorority friends from University of Texas. Attractive. Brunette as all the missing women were. Had no police record. Currently working as a petroleum engineer.

“Are you okay?” Jackson asked.

“I’m getting there. I was just trying to remember what I know about Michelle.”

“We have more information on her today than yesterday—on Michelle and the others. What’s the chance you can come by the cabin today?”

“Chances are always excellent if you have relevant facts. What time?”

“I’m available now, but I can make an appointment for later if that suits your schedule better.”

“Now works.”

“Will you be bringing Tucker Lawrence with you?”

“Will it be a problem if I do?”

“No. In fact, I’d welcome him.”

She hadn’t been expecting that response though the two men had seemed to bond at the wrecked car scene that morning.

“Any particular reason why you want him there?” she asked.

“He knows his way around the back roads and the rural areas and he has excellent connections in his brothers, who live here, his sister-in-law who owns the bakery and Esther Kavanaugh, who, according to Sheriff Cavazos, knows everyone around these parts. And except for a few speeding tickets, he’s whistle clean. And I’m assuming he told you he’s a championship bull rider. How’s that for tough?”

Tough and thoughtful. Those two didn’t always come in the same package. “Sounds like you ran a background check on him?”

“Of course. Don’t worry. He checked out. Plus we won’t be discussing anything that’s classified. Did Dani remember seeing Rachel in the bakery?”

“She did, even remembered selling her a piece of pottery. She didn’t remember if Rachel had been alone.”

“I expect that information to be forthcoming. We’ll talk more when you get here.”

“Thanks for calling,” she said. “One or both of us will see you in a few minutes.”

“Who are we going to see in a few minutes?” Tucker asked when she broke the connection.

“Jackson Clark, but you don’t have to go. I can handle this and I’m sure your brothers and Esther would enjoy some time with you.

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