It Don't Rain In Texas by Suzanne D. Williams

Author:Suzanne D. Williams
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: police drama, crime, romantic suspense, romantic comedy, Christian fiction, 90 minute reads, short stories, clean & wholesome
Publisher: Suzanne D. Williams
Published: 2016-05-07T00:00:00+00:00

Lewis’ face said he wanted to know if what she said was true, but now was not the time or place to answer him. Having promised to escort Felipe’s sister to safety, she had to follow through. Meanwhile, another group checked out the address he’d given. She suspected it’d be empty. John Calhoun wouldn’t risk getting caught so easily. But despite that, they’d gained a lead that might pan into something much bigger.

“This the place?” Lewis asked.

Serena eyed the rundown trailer park, her gaze stopping on the battered one in question. Two children played on the steps, from the looks of it, ages two and four. Dirty faces and dirtier clothing attested to their poverty. No child should have to do without.

“Seems to be,” she replied. She unbuckled and exited the borrowed SUV, her new heels spiking into the soil. One hand on the rickety chain link gate, she paused.

A woman’s face appeared in the open doorway, her expression hidden by the screen.

“Hola,” Serena called. “Felipe sent us.”

The woman cracked the door, snatching the younger of the two kids from the steps and taking the other by the hand.

“Serena Hernandez, and this is Lewis Dauger. We’re here to take you somewhere safe.”

She didn’t believe them, that was plain, the whites of her eyes bright in the midst of her face.

“Felipe’s in a world of trouble,” Serena continued. “He’s not going to be able to protect you anytime soon. Please believe me. We only want to help.”

The woman hesitated a second longer, then reversed. “Come inside.”

Serena waited for Lewis to open the gate, walking ahead of him down the overgrown path and steadying herself on the rickety steps, one hand on the trailer’s metal siding.

The poverty outdoors was worse inside. The children’s toys, what few they had, were dirt-smudged and broken, the furniture leftover from some thrift shop, the kitchen spare and empty. Without pause, Serena seated herself on the couch across from the woman, who’d drawn the children into her lap.

“Felipe’s in trouble?” she asked softly.

Serena nodded once. “He has to serve his time, but he’s worried about you. A man who’s after him has made threats.”

The woman stiffened.

“We have a place you can go, people who’ll watch over you until he’s caught.”

“They’ll deport us.”

Serena exhaled. A natural fear, but one she’d work her hardest to prevent. “Juana, right?”

The woman nodded.

“I will make sure someone looks into you staying here. I know you didn’t ask for any of this. But think of your children ... you want them to be safe, right?”

Juana nodded.

“Then come with us. You’ll have a bed to sleep in and food, medical care.”

“I ... have to take a few things,” Juana replied.

Serena inclined her head. “Of course.” She stood to her feet and extended her arms. “Here, we’ll watch the little ones while you pack.”

The little girl’s warm body on her hip and the boy’s tiny fingers in her right hand, Serena watched Juana disappear in the back of the trailer. She looked down at the children’s’ faces.

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