Never Surrender by Stacy Claflin

Author:Stacy Claflin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stacy Claflin

Chapter 24

Nick filled the rest of his travel mug with coffee as soon as he arrived at the station. It was already buzzing with activity—not that he was surprised. Between the kidnappings in the area and Zander’s—one everybody was taking personally—there was a lot to be concerned about.

Alex’s son wasn’t connected to the others, which were all under different circumstances. Malls, long coats, and taken at the same time. Idaho was close enough that it could be considered a possibility on that fact alone, but nothing else pointed to a connection to the other abductions. Zander was taken from a home, at night. And no other children were taken at the same time.

Unless this fit because of the intercepted abduction. If they wanted six each round.

Did that mean more rounds were coming?

There was so much to consider, and it would be foolish to rule out Zander’s abduction as unrelated.

Nick said hello to a few people between the coffee counter and his office. He nearly dropped his mug when he stepped inside.

Alex was sleeping on the couch.

When had he come in? After they’d gotten off the phone? Or early this morning? At least he was getting some rest, but he’d be better off crashing in his own bed. Noise from the station was sure to wake him before long—if Nick working at his desk didn’t first.

He set his coffee on his desk and powered up his computer while checking the new files placed in his inbox overnight. A captain’s job was never done. He could work twenty-four hours a day and still not get it all done.

Nick got to work, nearly forgetting his friend was lying across the room.

After about a half hour, Alex sat up and looked around, rubbing his eyes. “You’re in already? How long have I been sleeping?”

“No idea. When did you lay down?”

He shrugged. “I couldn’t sleep, so I came in last night. Then I crashed on your couch to rest my eyes for just a moment. Feels like I got much more than that. Is there any news?”

“Not that I’ve heard.” Nick gave him a sympathetic glance.

Alex sighed. “It has to be related to the ring. There’s no other explanation. It can’t be random.”

“No, it doesn’t seem like it could.”

“The detective over there doesn’t seem to know what she’s doing.”

“I’m sure they’re not as versed in abductions as we are. The feds practically come to us for advice at this point.” Nick cringed at his weak attempt at lightening the mood, though he wasn’t exaggerating by much.

Alex raked his fingers through his hair. “It’s not just that. She just didn’t sound like she knew what she was doing when I spoke with her.”

“The feds will be there soon, if they aren’t already. That’s what they’re for—to give support and resources to the officers who need it.”

“I know,” Alex snapped. “Sorry. It’s just that time is of the essence here. I hate not being there. If it’d happened just a few hours earlier, I’d have been able to stay.

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