Levi (Lighthouse Security Investigations Book 7) by Maryann Jordan

Author:Maryann Jordan [Jordan, Maryann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-01T18:30:00+00:00

7

Claire was exhausted but could only imagine that Levi was more so. After eating, they got back onto the road, taking a northern route on the highway past Lake Erie to Buffalo, and then east to Syracuse, only stopping for gas and snacks. She had no idea how long they were going to drive. For that matter, she had no idea what to tell him when they reached Boston.

As though reading her mind, he suddenly asked, “Why Boston?”

Hating to sound impetuous or stupid, she sighed. “I had a roommate who was from Boston. She came to Chicago for college and then went back.”

“Is she expecting you?”

She shook her head. “No, not really. We’re friends, but not exactly close friends. We chat a couple of times a year… mostly birthdays and Christmas. I sent her a text the morning I left out, but she didn’t reply right away. Truthfully? I couldn’t think of anywhere else to go. She finally replied last night and told me that she was traveling for her job and was out of the country. She did say that I was more than welcome to stay in her condo and that if I wanted to accept, just let her know and she’d make sure the doorman gave me a key.”

Levi was quiet and she snuck a look toward him, seeing his jaw tight. Tired and frustrated, she bit out, “Look, I know it wasn’t a great plan, but I didn’t know what else to do. I was terrified of staying in Chicago. The idea that the police would come banging on my door and arrest me for embezzlement had me running away. Yes, I have a couple of good friends, but I don’t want to put them in danger either.”

“Claire, it’s okay. I’m just glad you got away.”

She felt deflated and blinked away the sting of tears. “I can go to her place in Boston and hide out for a while. But beyond that, I have no plan.”

“Look, hopefully tonight, we’ll know more from my coworkers about what’s going on. Once everything is taken care of and you're safe, you can decide where you want to go.”

She grabbed a tissue from her purse and wiped her nose, sniffling softly. “Yeah, you’re right. It’s just weird. If the head of the company is involved in something illegal, then I technically have no job to go back to. I have no family in Chicago anymore, and even though I have some friends, maybe now is the time to make the great leap to change.” She looked over at him and offered a little smile. “Kind of like you.”

He chuckled and nodded, and she loved hearing that sound. The day had been so tense that seeing him smile made everything seem a little brighter. Tired of talking, she asked, “What kind of music do you like to listen to?”

“My taste in music is eclectic. I have to admit since my last couple of years have been in Wyoming, I listen to a lot of country.

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