Harlequin Intrigue February 2019 - Box Set 2 of 2 by Debra Webb Julie Miller Julie Anne Lindsey

Author:Debra Webb, Julie Miller, Julie Anne Lindsey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

Colt wanted to shake the woman. The problem was if he put his hands anywhere on her body he would have an even bigger problem than keeping the citizens of his county safe and calm. The last thing he needed was for anyone to panic.

Before he could muster a proper comeback, she said, “Have a nice day, Sheriff.”

He turned on the stool and watched Audrey walk away. The gentle sway of her hips made him sigh. Why the hell couldn’t they figure this thing out and stop playing games?

“Here you go, Sheriff.”

Reluctantly he twisted around to find that Nikki had prepared his untouched coffee to go. He grabbed the cup and gave her a nod. “Thanks.”

She smiled. “You better hurry or she’s going to get away.”

He didn’t bother to mention that Rey had gotten away long ago. Instead, Colt settled his hat into place and headed out the door. Rey was already climbing into her car when he caught up with her. “Look, I didn’t mean to be so short with you, Rey.”

She stood in the vee created by the open car door. “I’m not sure what you mean, Sheriff.” She slipped on her sunglasses and waited for him to explain.

Damn, she never made things easy. He planted his free hand on his hip to prevent inadvertently touching her. “I had a rough night and I guess I sort of took it out on you.”

Her eyebrows went up in surprise. “Did you stay too late at that saloon over in Kelso? Or maybe you did your drinking at home.” She tore off the dark eyewear, leaned over the car door and put her face closer to his. “Your eyes do look a little bloodshot.”

Before he could stop himself, he leaned down, almost nose to nose. “I was at the crime scene until almost midnight and then I went home. The problem was my son came home about that same time. He was intoxicated. He could have gotten himself or someone else killed driving in that condition. So, yeah, alcohol was involved but I wasn’t the one drinking it.”

Her breath caught and she drew away. “I’m sorry to hear that.” She slid the sleek black glasses back into place but not before he could read the concern in her eyes. “I’m certain you were very upset.” Her fingers tightened on the car door. “I’m glad he made it home safely.”

“Thanks.” He straightened, tried to figure a way to carry on a reasonable conversation with her. But every damned time they said more than a half a dozen words to each other they ended up bickering. “I meant what I said, Rey. If Branch is right about this mob connection, we could be looking at some serious trouble. I don’t want you getting yourself in the line of fire.”

She smiled but it wasn’t the friendly kind. “I know how to handle myself, Sheriff. You don’t need to worry about me.”

Before she could turn away, his right hand settled on hers, trapping it between the cool metal of the door and his palm.

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