Killer Romances by Dana Delamar Talullah Grace Sandy Loyd Kristine Mason Dale Mayer Nina Pierce Chantel Rhondeau K.T. Roberts H.D. Thomson Susan Vaughan

Author:Dana Delamar, Talullah Grace, Sandy Loyd, Kristine Mason, Dale Mayer, Nina Pierce Chantel Rhondeau, K.T. Roberts, H.D. Thomson, Susan Vaughan [Vaughan, Dana Delamar, Talullah Grace, Sandy Loyd, Kristine Mason, Dale Mayer, Nina Pierce Chantel Rhondeau, K.T. Roberts, H.D. Thomson, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Seaside Publications
Published: 2014-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Finishing her part of the job wasn't fast or easy but by the time the early morning sun's rays were coming through the trees, Meg knew it was time to go home. She hadn't needed to stay as long as she had, but knowing that there could be more victims had kept her here, searching – just in case.

They'd found six new female victims – six women to bring home potentially giving six families closure. And Cia – if it was Cia. In her heart, Meg still believed it, but here were other victims to consider now.

The one thing she hadn't mentioned was in contrast to Cia's petite stature, two of the other victims were tall, easily over five foot eight and two others were close. That was directly opposite to Cia. Had that been on purpose? Or because there had been a lack of choice in victims or was it not a factor at all?

Seven victims, so far. How many more would they find before this was done? She stood at the edge of the ledge and stared toward where the highway curved above them through the trees. Techs and cops had been working, searching the highway area since the light had first broken through; so far, little else had been found. A woman's shoe, or what was left of it, and an old rotten blanket. Both had been bagged and tagged.

They might belong to victims or killer. Or to no one.

They really were in a guessing game.

Chad stepped up beside her again. He'd been the Saint Bernard of watchdogs this night, always seeming to be there just in case he was needed. She didn't remember him being so solicitous but then again, look at the situation.

The sense of being looked after was new and different. She'd been with Pete for years, but she couldn't remember such concern. Maybe it was because she'd always been so independent before, boldly tearing around corners of the world that most people wouldn't dare tread and doing a job most people wouldn't want anything to do with. She'd come and gone and had known Pete would be there when she got back. He was always happy to see her on her return, but there wasn't that same concern that Chad had shown her these last few days.

Then she'd been knocked off her emotional feet a while ago. Maybe she looked like she needed looking after now.

Also...she kind of liked it.

"Home time," he said, a weary smile on his face. "We'll get you back so you can sleep. The remains will be waiting for you in the morning." He gave a short laugh. "Make that tomorrow morning."

Good. She nodded, and too tired to speak, helped collect the gear she'd used to take down for the last time. Still, she didn't want him leaving if it was just to take her home. She could grab a nap in the truck if that was the case. Better they do what needed to be done then leave.