Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense April 2019 - Box Set 1 of 2 by Lynette Eason liz shoaf Kathleen Tailer

Author:Lynette Eason, liz shoaf, Kathleen Tailer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOUR

S ophie decided she could stay right there in Luke’s arms for the rest of eternity. However, that wouldn’t be very productive when it came to finding Jordan. And not only that, she had no business letting her attraction for the man influence her into letting a romance develop. But she had her brother and her father to look after. Romance wasn’t in the near future for her.

Before the thought could depress her, a knock on the door had her slipping from his embrace. “I guess I should pack a bag after they process this place, huh?”

“I think that would be a good idea.”

Luke let the two officers inside and made the introductions. Sophie forced a smile. “Thank you for coming so quickly.”

“Of course,” the one nearest her said. “We’re just going to do our thing.”

“Perfect,” Sophie said.

It didn’t take long for them to finish. Once they were gone, she forced herself to face the destruction in her bedroom. Slashed pillows spilled their filling and her blinds had been ripped from the windows. Drawers had been overturned and the contents littered the floor next to the dresser. What bothered her the most was the fact that her bedside lamp had been thrown against her mirror, shattering both items. What reason could he have had for such wanton destruction in here?

It was almost like the person was mad at her and wanted her to know it. He’d made the whole break-in personal. Which probably meant that he hadn’t gotten what he’d come for.

Her.

With a shudder, she ignored the mess and pulled three outfits for work from her closet, some jeans and T-shirts and anything else she thought she might need. Next, she added toiletries from the bathroom. Thankfully, it didn’t look like he’d touched that room.

Rolling her small suitcase behind her, she walked back into the living area where Luke and Bruno waited. “I think I’ve got everything I’ll need for a few days. With access to a laundromat, I can even stretch that.”

“Good,” Luke said. He led the way back to his vehicle, Bruno trotting along beside him. Once Sophie was buckled and Bruno was settled in his area, she drew in a deep breath and closed her eyes for a brief moment.

“How are you holding up?” Luke asked.

“My head is pounding, and every muscle feels like it’s been through a rigorous workout, but I’m alive and I’m grateful. What about you? How’s your head?”

“Pounding a bit like yours, I imagine, but I’ll be okay.”

When his right hand curled around her left, Sophie took comfort once again from his touch. “Thank you for staying with me,” she said softly. “I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. I don’t know what I’d do if I had to face all of this alone.”

“Of course.” With a gentle squeeze of her fingers, he released her hand and turned the key. The Tahoe purred to life and Luke headed toward his apartment.

“Are you sure this is going to be okay?” she asked.

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