Hunted (FBI Heat Book 1) by Marissa Garner

Author:Marissa Garner [Garner, Marissa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Forever Yours
Published: 2015-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

The next morning, Ben insisted on reconnoitering the complex and neighborhood before Amber left his apartment. His protective nature was noble and endearing, but for someone who’d taken full responsibility for herself for so long, she found his insistence irritating. Just a little. She’d already put on her brunette-with-hazel-eyes disguise for their visit to Dream Makers, so she felt relatively confident going out in public. His you-can’t-be-too-careful lecture fell on defiant ears.

After Ben returned from his search of the neighborhood and property, he escorted her across the courtyard and up the stairs to her apartment. She struggled to ignore the warmth of his hand on her lower back. After last night’s lovemaking, her whole body seemed über-sensitive to his every touch.

While he kept an eye out for Jeremy, she inspected the doorframe and keyhole for evidence of tampering. Nothing. She breathed a sigh of relief.

Once inside, she went immediately to her files to find the folder on the Houston conference. The only reason it hadn’t already been packed was she planned to toss it before her next move. Thank goodness her prep hadn’t advanced that far.

They compared the picture of Dr. Ortega on the Dream Makers medical personnel flyer with the brochures and photographs of Dr. Garcia from the Houston conference. He wore his hair longer these days, but he was definitely the same man.

“Sonofabitch,” Ben muttered. “Hiding in plain sight, right under our noses. Damn, I hate when they do that.”

“How does someone completely change his identity?”

“It’s not as hard as you think. Especially if you have a major criminal with the right connections in the family. Think Sopranos with a Mexican accent.”

“All right. Then I guess we definitely want an appointment today. I sure hope they’ll book one for me. I’m pretty sure I’ve stretched their patience.”

“I’ll call.”

“Good idea.” She dialed Dream Makers on her cell and then handed him the phone. He pressed Speaker.

“Hello. This is Ben Moore. Amber, my wife, came for a consultation appointment yesterday, but I missed it because of a fender bender. We’re really eager to get this process going. Could you squeeze us in today?”

“Will you definitely be attending the meeting, Mr. Moore?” the clinic employee asked suspiciously.

“Most definitely. And if Dr. Ortega could be available for a few questions, we’d really appreciate his time.”

The receptionist hesitated. “I-I don’t know about that, but we can ask. Dr. Ortega is very busy.”

“I understand. I just feel this need as Amber’s… husband to be comfortable with the doctor who’ll be working on her.”

“I understand your concern. I’ll make a note on your appointment. Would eleven thirty work for you and Mrs. Moore?”

“Perfect. Thanks.” He disconnected.

“You did it,” Amber squealed. She wrapped herself around him and pressed close. “You were very convincing… about the husband thing. Definitely came across as the protective, jealous type.” She smiled mischievously.

“Yeah, well, I better convince you that if you keep that hot bod of yours molded against mine, we won’t make it to the appointment.”

She pursed pouty lips. “Naughty boy.

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