Forgotten Pieces by Tyler Anne Snell

Author:Tyler Anne Snell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-10-16T17:16:30+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

The hotel was definitely a step up from the one Luca was running. That was for sure. Maggie followed Matt and Sheriff Reed up to the third floor where they’d already booked a room for her and Cody. It was nice and not too small. There were two double beds, a love seat and a TV. The view from the window showed the top of an office complex next door and, if you knew just where to look and squinted, you could just make out the corner of the Riker County Sheriff’s Department.

The building’s proximity did little in the way of easing any part of Matt’s or the sheriff’s minds. They spoke to one another, quickly and quietly, heads bent together, while Maggie unpacked the bag she’d made for her and Cody. A little less chaos was what she needed right now. She even took out his favorite books and toys and positioned them on one of the beds, hoping that their presence would make the fact they were in a hotel room and not home a little less jarring.

“I’m going to go to the school now, Ms. Carson,” the sheriff said just as Maggie was putting her clothes in the dresser. “After everything that’s happened I want to provide extra backup for Cody, just in case.”

Maggie nodded.

“I won’t argue with that.”

“Good. I’ll give you a call once I get to the school to let you know we’re on the way back.” The sheriff turned to Matt. “Deputy Foster should be here in a few minutes with a bag from your place.”

Matt’s eyebrow rose. Sheriff Reed held up his hand to stop him.

“I don’t have to be a detective to know you’ve already made up your mind about sticking around,” he said. “Which is why I also booked the adjoining room for you.”

They turned to the door next to the dresser.

“Deputies Mills and Grayson came out here earlier to check everything out,” he continued. He pulled a key out of his pocket and handed it over. “It’s technically two doors so if you want to open it, you each have to use your own key to do so.”

Maggie watched as the detective’s expression turned to one of appreciation. She couldn’t help but mimic the feeling. Having Matt close by was one of the few thoughts that made her feel more secure.

“Let me know if you need anything,” the sheriff said, already walking to the door. “Try to rest while you can. Both of you. I’ll call you as soon as I get to the school.”

Maggie thanked the man and shut the door behind him.

Leaving her alone with Matt.

In a hotel room.

Oh, how strange this day was.

“Well, I don’t know about you, but I think I need to get a quick shower so I don’t have to explain to my son why I look like a zombie and smell like a pool.”

Matt beat her to the bathroom, turned on the light and did a quick search. It was unnecessary, she believed, but touching.

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