Mountain Ambush by Hope White

Author:Hope White
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-08-02T16:00:00+00:00

TEN

Maddie didn’t like any of this—the mysterious text from the arrogant doctor, Spence’s decision to meet him, or the police department’s strategy to stick close and listen through the small radio device Spence kept in his pocket.

Spence was hopeful this would help the investigation, that Danner had critical information about the case.

“You’re sure you’re up to this?” Nate asked Spence.

“Yes.”

Nate eyed Maddie in the rearview mirror for confirmation. She shrugged.

“Guys, it’s not like we have much of a choice here, right?” Spence said.

“I could send Ryan up there dressed in your coat and hat.”

“I appreciate your concern, Nate, but we need information in order to move this case along, and I doubt Danner is going to share it with the police, especially if he’s into something criminal. I’m not sure you guys following me up there is a good idea, either.”

“As opposed to you going out there on your own?” Nate snapped. “No, this is the best plan. You were right to contact us for backup.”

Actually, it had been Maddie who demanded Spence get support from the police, even though he resisted. Danner wanted Spence to come alone, but Maddie wouldn’t allow it. She didn’t trust Danner, nor was she sure Spence was in the best mental or physical condition to handle this on his own.

“Officer McBride and I will position ourselves to watch the interaction,” Nate said. “If something feels off, we’ll jump in to help.”

“What could go wrong?” Spence said. “He wants to talk to me, that’s all.”

Ryan glanced over the front seat. “Then why did he mysteriously disappear without an explanation?”

“He’s right, Spence,” Maddie said. “We don’t know what’s really going on, or how Danner is involved.”

Spence glanced across Maddie at the bodyguard on the other side of her. “Adam, keep her safe.”

“I will, sir.”

Spence didn’t look convinced, concern creasing his features. She placed her hand over his, interlacing their fingers. He looked into her eyes.

“I’ll be fine,” she said. “Especially if I know you’re focused, you’re being careful and you’re not taking any chances, okay?”

“Yes, ma’am.”

They pulled up to the trailhead and the men grabbed their gear.

“It won’t be dark for another three hours,” Nate said. “Let’s wrap this up before nightfall.” He and Ryan started for the trail, but Spence turned to Maddie.

His expression of determination mixed with regret tore at her insides. She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a hug for encouragement. When she released him, he tipped her chin to look into his eyes.

“I... You...” she said, wanting to admit to Spence, as he had to her yesterday, that she felt a close connection to him, as well.

“I’ll be fine,” he said.

He brushed a quick kiss against her lips, turned and marched toward the trail. When Ryan raised an eyebrow, Maddie crossed her arms over her chest. “Don’t let anything happen to him,” she said to her big brother.

Ryan offered a mock salute. He and Nate followed Spence, the three men disappearing from view.

Lord, please protect him.

She hadn’t

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