Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense May 2016--Box Set 1 of 2 by Lenora Worth

Author:Lenora Worth
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781460398180
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

TWELVE

Jeb did not wait for a polite invitation to enter, which wasn’t a surprise to Dan. He shook Angela’s hand solemnly and strode into the house, saving a hostile look for Dan as he passed. Dan thought he even saw a gleam of disappointment in Pogo the dog’s eyes.

Jeb sat on the sofa and folded his arms, Pogo alert at his feet.

“I’m sorry,” Dan said. “Some things happened today and I forgot about the therapy appointment. Inexcusable.”

Jeb said nothing, merely twitched a thick eyebrow.

“Um,” Angela said. “I think maybe I’m responsible for the missed appointment. Dr. Blackwater was helping me.”

“I appreciate you covering for him, missy,” Jeb said, “but I’ve heard this tune before, many times.”

Dan saw a glint of ire in Angela’s eye. No matter what she’d been through, Angela Gallagher was a commissioned officer in the US Navy. He had a feeling Jeb was about to meet his match. “You may call me Angela,” she said, “or Chaplain Gallagher, or even Captain, if you’d prefer.”

Jeb’s brows lifted in surprise. “Uh—”

She cut him off. “The doctor here might have been shirking his other appointments, but this time he has a valid reason. I was attacked this morning, and Dr. Blackwater rendered aid and assistance. That is the truth, whether you believe it or not.”

Jeb blanched, and Dan almost laughed out loud. He felt a stir of pride for Angela standing ramrod straight, chin up, the determination making her impossibly gorgeous.

Gorgeous? He shut off the rampant thought.

Jeb cleared his throat. “Ah. Well, that puts a different spin on things. I apologize to both of you.” Jeb gave her an appraising look. “Army?”

“Navy,” Angela said, a degree of warmth creeping back into her voice.

“May I ask if you are all right, Chaplain?”

“Call me Angela, and, yes, thanks to Dan and my family, I wasn’t badly hurt.”

“I’m glad for that. I was a frontline medic during the Persian Gulf War. We appreciated our chaplains very much. I meant no disrespect.”

She graced him with a smile. “And I served in Afghanistan, embedded with a marine unit. We appreciated our medics very much.”

“Can’t believe you were attacked here. What’s going on in Cobalt Cove?”

“I’d love to know the answer to that one, too,” Dan said.

“Was your attacker arrested?”

“No.” She sat next to Jeb on the couch and stroked the dog’s head. Pogo relaxed into a canine puddle of contentment.

“But he will be,” Dan put in.

“Sweet dog,” she said, smiling enough to show that enticing dimple.

“More than sweet,” Jeb said. “She’s a service dog. I came home from the war an emotional mess. Pogo keeps me centered, stays with me when I have panic attacks, nightmares. It’s exponentially better now, but she’s still there in case I need her.”

Angela’s face softened as she caressed the dog. “She can do all that?” she murmured.

“And more,” Dan added. “I’ve seen her bring Jeb out of a flashback better than any therapist. Maybe a dog could help you, too,” he blurted. Instantly he knew he’d gone too far.

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