Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense September 2017--Box Set 2 of 2 by Sandra Robbins

Author:Sandra Robbins
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781488019524
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

Caleb turned onto Noble Avenue and cast a glance over at Amber. This morning’s trip to Williston had taken place under a brilliant blue sky. But Amber’s face didn’t reflect the cheeriness outside. She looked to be on the verge of tears.

He covered her hand with his. “They’ll be all right.”

She gave a couple quick bobs of her head but didn’t speak.

“It’s temporary.” Hopefully “temporary” wouldn’t stretch into weeks. Law enforcement had gotten the warrant they’d requested to search Logan’s home and turned up nothing. Monitoring his cell phone and emails hadn’t given them anything of worth, either.

Caleb braked at a traffic light and squeezed Amber’s hand. “If the cats haven’t found permanent homes by the time this is over, you can take them again.”

“I know.” Her smile was equal parts appreciation and sadness. “I feel like I’m abandoning them. Did you see how sad they looked?”

“They’ll get over it. Think how happy they’ll be when you come for them.”

He released her hand and stepped on the gas. He was driving Amber’s RAV4. She’d ridden in the back all the way over, a carrier holding two cats on each side of her. She’d taken turns consoling them, her voice soft and soothing against a backdrop of caterwauling.

At least the return trip to Cedar Key would be quiet. Too quiet. If only he could think of a way to lift her spirits.

Amber’s ringtone sounded and she pulled her phone from her purse. Maybe the caller would be able to do what he couldn’t.

She sighed and swiped the screen. “Hey, Liv.”

Okay, maybe not.

According to Amber, Liv had phoned first thing this morning and Amber had talked with her during breakfast. A second call came shortly after he’d arrived and they were loading up the cats. Now a third.

Liv wasn’t just high maintenance. She was a poster child for needy friends. Probably not the best thing for Amber’s state of mind.

She set her purse on the floor at her feet. “I’m not busy. Caleb and I are heading back from Williston. Then I’m moving in with Hunter and Meagan.” She paused. “You should do the same—go stay with friends or family, only until this is over. You shouldn’t be alone.”

As Amber talked, he couldn’t help but smile. She was using the same soothing tone she’d used with the cats. The sympathetic nature she possessed came with an infinite well of patience.

By the time Amber finished with Liv, they’d already crossed the first bridge into Cedar Key. She slid her phone into her purse. “If Hunter and Meagan had room, I’d ask Liv to come and stay with us.”

“What about her parents?”

“Her mom’s remarried and living in North Carolina. Her stepdad doesn’t want anything to do with her.” She sighed. “That’s been the story of her life.”

His heart twisted. With a loving, supportive family of his own, it was hard to imagine Olivia’s life.

“What about friends? She must have someone who would put her up temporarily.”

“According to Liv, she doesn’t. She

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