Forgotten Secrets by Robin Perini

Author:Robin Perini
Language: eng
Format: mobi, azw3, epub
Tags: BluA
ISBN: 9781611098891
Publisher: Montlake Romance, Seattle
Published: 2016-07-18T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

The large oak door snicked quietly behind them, closing Thayne and Riley in the Rivertons’ main house. Thayne surveyed the living area. He’d never been inside the place. Mahogany wood and plush furniture exuded money, but the room had been decorated for comfort and convenience, not for show. A couple of Remington paintings hung on the wall, and a large shadow box filled with stones, arrowheads, and other treasures held center stage in a massive wall unit.

Arms crossed, Shep stood silent between Thayne and his boss. Like Brett’s right-hand man could stop Thayne. He’d heard Shep had lung cancer, and the rumors seemed to be true. Normally, he had a cigarette glued to his fingers. No nicotine stains. He’d quit at least a month or two ago.

“You look like hell, Brett.”

“Thanks.” He eased into a leather chair.

Thayne might not appreciate the guy and his seedy lawyers bugging Pops, but Brett was four years older than Thayne. He’d graduated a year ahead of Hudson. Brett had played on the football team. Defensive end. The guy had been fast, agile, and muscular.

Not anymore. Thayne could see Brett’s collarbones recessed, his cheeks hollow, his skin gray.

Thayne shoved aside the sympathy for Brett’s obvious medical condition. The moment Thayne had recognized the high-tech surveillance, the hairs on the back of his neck had shot to attention. Riley had cautioned him not to get his hopes up, that Gram might be drawing the wrong conclusions because of her AD. Good advice, but right now he had to wonder what Brett Riverton was hiding.

“I’m here about Cheyenne.”

“You found her?” Something akin to pain flickered across Brett’s features. Interesting. Guilt, maybe?

“Not yet.”

Brett’s brow furrowed into deep lines. “I’d hoped . . .” He let out a sharp curse. “I’m sorry I haven’t been more help. As you can see, I’m stuck on the ranch for the time being. What can I do?”

“Answer my questions, Brett. You were headed to see my father today. What about?”

Brett’s jaw tensed. He clearly didn’t want to say anything. Thayne recognized the struggle on his face.

“When’d you upgrade the surveillance, Brett?” Thayne asked. “I recognize the models. The general public doesn’t have access to them. What are you into?”

Brett’s jaw tightened. “A few rustlers have thinned out the cattle too much to my liking.”

“Really?” Thayne crossed his arms. “You can’t lie worth a damn.”

A fleeting smile tugged at Brett’s lip. “I’ve been told I’m quite good at avoiding the truth.”

“Did you lie to my sister?”

Brett’s expression went blank. “That’s none of your business.”

“Everything about Cheyenne is my business until we find her.” Thayne didn’t like the slight thickening in his voice, but every hour that went by, the fear deep in his belly grew larger. “She’s been missing for more than thirty-six hours.” He glanced at Riley.

“After thirty-six hours, the chances of an abduction victim’s survival drop to less than five percent.” Riley strode across the room. “Special Agent Riley Lambert, FBI, Mr. Riverton. I’d be interested in your permits for some of this equipment.

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