Genuine Cowboy by Joanna Wayne

Author:Joanna Wayne [Wayne, Joanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2010-01-01T08:00:00+00:00

WYATT ANSWERED ON the third ring. "If you're calling with trouble, hang up."

"That kind of day?" Sean asked.

"You know it. I'm thinking of chasing a job wrestling alligators. It would have to be easier. How's Troy?"

"Improving every day. But I need a favor."

"Sorry," Wyatt said. "I won't come down and rescue you from family life. You're on your own."

"This has to do with a woman."

"Even worse."

Sean gave Wyatt the scoop in as few words as possible.

Wyatt responded with a couple of well-chosen curse words. "First Dylan, now you. Are there any women in Texas who don't need protecting?"

"Probably, but I'm just concerned with the one now," Sean said. "Is there any way you can make that call to Reagan Conner without the Ledger name coming into play?"

"I can do better than that. I can connect Eve to him through a line that it will be impossible for him to trace or track the location of."

"The wonders of modern technology," Sean said.

"Yeah. Too bad the criminals can afford it before we get it. Give me the number Conner said to use. I'll get him on the phone and then give you a call back at this number."

By the time Sean had explained the plan to Eve, the call came through. Sean took her hand and squeezed it. "Remember, I'm right here, and no matter what Conner says, I have your back."

Eve took the phone and identified herself to the detective.

"I'm glad you called, Mrs. Worthington. I've been trying to get in touch with you for several days. I've left countless messages on your phone."

"I'm out of town."

"I assumed that, but the department is concerned for your safety."

"The department didn't sound all that concerned when I contacted them the day after Orson Bastion escaped."

"I'm sorry for that misunderstanding, but under the present circumstances, I assure you that I'm prepared to offer you protection twenty-four seven, if you return to Dallas. I'll even send an escort to pick you up and drive you back here."

It didn't add up, Eve thought. Conner seemed too eager to help. "I appreciate your offer, but I prefer to take my chances on my own."

"That's not smart, Mrs. Worthington. Not for you or your son. I would have preferred not to frighten you with this, but you leave me no choice."

"No choice in what?" she asked, growing even more nervous.

"We have credible evidence that suggests that Orson Bastion may be planning to kill you."

Her stomach roiled. "What kind of evidence?"

"I can't reveal that, but like I said, it's from a credible source. I think you're in real danger. That's why we're willing to make certain you're protected if you return home."

"And suppose you can't?"

"We can do a better job than anyone you can hire for that purpose. And if you're working on the assumption that Bastion won't hunt you down wherever you are, you're putting yourself and everyone around you at extreme risk."

Everyone around her. Like Troy and Sean. She knew both of them would take on Bastion to save her and Joey, but at what cost?

"I'll consider your offer," she said.

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