Hot SEAL, Cold Feet by Becca Jameson

Author:Becca Jameson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Becca Jameson Publishing

Chapter 17

Jodi looked like she was barely holding it together the last two hours the bar was open. Tuck had taken each employee aside one at a time and suggested they keep working as if nothing happened. Few patrons had noticed the interaction or the arrest. It would be most beneficial to the bar for them to keep quiet and continue working.

Her hands were still shaking, however, when Tuck finally locked the door and turned to face her. He hauled her into his embrace and held her tight. “You did fantastic,” he murmured against the top of her head, wishing for all the world he could say something that would calm her. “I’m so proud of you.”

Her entire body trembled.

He didn’t release her as Bill spoke from behind her. “What happens now?”

“I’m sure the police will want to take statements from everyone in the next few days, but chances are your problems are over. She may or may not be able to give up her supplier, but it is incredibly unlikely the guy will use this location for his transactions anymore. He’ll find a new place. He needed the inside contact. He doesn’t have it now.”

“Well, that’s good.” Bill sounded relieved.

Jodi took a breath and turned partially in Tuck’s arms to look at her dad. “I can’t believe she fooled me like that.”

“She fooled all of us, sweetie,” Bill responded. “Not your fault.”

“I guess, but it’s still unnerving to think all this time Roxie was the one we were looking for.” The shivering continued, making Tuck’s chest tighten.

“You want us to stick around a while?” Stan asked, approaching from the bar with Jacob and Liz.

“No.” Bill shook his head. “You all can go. Be prepared to speak to the police when they call.”

“Of course.” Liz gave Jodi’s hand a squeeze and smiled. “It’ll be okay. Promise.”

Jodi nodded, her face blank. The world wouldn’t end, but Tuck feared Jodi would be less trusting for a while. And that broken trust might even affect how she felt about him. After all, why should she trust him? He had given her nothing. Not even a kiss. Just a pile of promises that started on Monday at noon.

After the three of them left, Bill excused himself and went upstairs. Tuck turned Jodi in his arms and cupped her face. “You did great.”

“I feel like I’m going to vomit.”

He smiled. “I know, but it’s over. After a full night’s sleep, you’ll feel better.”

“I wish you could stay and sleep next to me.”

“I know.” He kissed her forehead. He wanted that so badly himself. “We’re so close.” He hated to say too much right now. It would only make things harder for the next day. He could say everything that needed to be said after his contract ended.

“I won’t see you before Monday at noon.”

“No. You won’t.” The bar wasn’t open on Sundays anyway, and Tuck intended to visit his mom tomorrow. It wasn’t his usual day, but he was worried about her. Besides, he needed someone to talk to, even if she couldn’t respond.

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