Just Cause (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) by Susan Page Davis

Author:Susan Page Davis [Susan Page Davis]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Suspense, Thrillers
ISBN: 9781408967027
Google: iccpss2ZSwIC
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2012-08-22T09:53:28.482000+00:00

Dan banged on the door, trying to think of a better solution as he waited. Laurel stood shivering next to him, keeping her face averted from the street.

At last the door swung open, and Terry Wyman stood before them with a sleepy, baffled expression. He was barefoot, wearing cutoffs and a T-shirt.

“Dan. What’s up?”

“I’m sorry, Terry. I know it’s late, but we need your help.”

Terry blinked. “Sure.”

“Can Laurel stay here tonight?”

He was wide-awake now, squinting at Laurel. “Is something wrong?”

“Yes. Can we come in, please? I’ll explain.”

“Sure. I’ll tell Donna.”

As they entered the living room, Donna joined them, wearing her housecoat and slippers. She smiled uncertainly at Dan. “Hi. Nice threads.”

Dan smiled back. He’d forgotten about his tuxedo. When he looked down, he noticed a tear in the left sleeve and wondered if it was ruined. A trickle of blood smeared across the back of his hand and stained the cuff of his white shirt. “Thanks.”

“Laurel needs a bed for the night,” Terry said.

Donna’s eyebrows shot up. “I guess we can arrange that.”

“I’m really sorry.” Dan hesitated. What am I asking of my friends?

“Got luggage?” Terry asked.

Laurel shook her head and looked at Dan. “This is probably not a good idea.”

“I don’t know what else to do,” Dan said. “It’s here or the station.”

“Let’s put the coffeepot on and talk,” Donna suggested.

“I don’t have time,” Dan told her. “We’ll give you the short version, and if you don’t want to be in the middle of it, I won’t blame you. But I need to make a phone call first.”

“Come on, Laurel.” Donna reached toward her. “Help me out in the kitchen.”

Dan took out his phone. “Shut the curtains.”

Donna stared at him, then nodded.

“Are you calling Judy again?” Laurel asked.

“Yeah. I’m going to suggest she stay with Marcia tonight, but the police will want to talk to her.”

He dreaded telling Judy what he’d done to her garage door. She made light of it, showing much more concern for him and Laurel than for her house. Dan insisted she not stay there until the garage was secured.

“And if your homeowner’s insurance won’t pay for the damage, you tell me. My dad and I will fix it ourselves.”

Terry lingered while he made the call, then took him to the kitchen, where Donna had Laurel seated at the table drinking strong coffee.

“I guess it’s time for explanations,” Dan said. “And I’m serious. If you want us to leave, we will.”

“Laurel’s been telling me about it. A home invasion.” Donna shook her head.

“Yeah. Two thugs slipped into the garage behind us when we drove in.” Dan flogged himself mentally. He should have been more alert. “So…did she tell you the rest?”

“You mean about her trial?” Donna asked. “She just told me.”

Terry arched his eyebrows.

“Tell you later, babe,” Donna said.

Dan sipped the coffee she had placed before him and felt drained of his strength.

“What happened to your hand?” Terry asked.

Dan looked down. The cut had stopped bleeding, and the blood had congealed. “I guess a piece of glass got me.

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