Night Watch by Susan Sleeman

Author:Susan Sleeman [Sleeman, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Edge of Your Seat Books, Inc.

15

Despite Erik’s assurances to Kennedy, the brothers were still vigilant as they arrived at the drugstore where the shooting had occurred. Yellow tape fluttering in the soft evening breeze circled the property and closed off the usually busy thoroughfare in both directions. Bullets littered the pavement, shocking Erik at the number that had been fired.

He scanned the onlookers. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, he got out of the SUV to join Aiden, Grady, and Sierra. She’d insisted on coming along after she fed Asher.

Brynn Frost stood near the perimeter of the large scene with other bullet-ridden vehicles parked where the drivers had stopped. She spun to look at the team as they approached.

Erik tried not to look formidable, but his days as a patrol cop left him with a certain swagger that he’d never lost. He’d worked with Frost before, and at one point, she’d thanked him for being one of the few single patrol officers who didn’t hit on her. Little did she know he’d thought about it. She was an attractive woman, but with his trust issues, he didn’t think there was any point.

“Detective Frost,” he called out and waved. “Erik Byrd. One of the intended victims in this incident.”

Her big eyes widened, and recognition flashed on her face. She wore black slacks with a white blouse open at the collar that fit her trim figure well. She crossed the pavement and stuck out her hand to Erik.

“Good to you see you again, Officer… er, Mr. Byrd.”

He shook her hand, not surprised at all by her firm grip. “Just Erik.”

“I was surprised to learn you’d left the force, but then I heard it was for your brother’s health. Admirable.”

“I’m the brother in question.” Aiden offered his hand. “Aiden Byrd.”

As she shook hands with Aiden, Erik introduced the others.

She gave them a tight smile. “Not sure why you brought your forensics team along.”

“We wanted to offer our services for no charge,” Sierra said.

Frost tilted her head, her bluntly cut hair swishing over her shoulder. “Why would you want to do that?”

Sierra stepped forward, her shoulders back, her expression like their mother’s when she was determined, and Erik almost felt sorry for Frost. “Because I’m also a Byrd, and someone tried to kill my brothers. I need to do everything I can to make sure the shooter is found.”

“And because we have better facilities to process the evidence than your local lab.” Grady held up a hand. “And before you think I’m insulting your criminalists, I’m not. I’m just stating a fact.”

Frost eyed him. He’d seen the look before as she examined crime scenes. “So you really did leave, didn’t you?”

“Is that a problem? I know some officers don’t like dealing with those of us who go out on our own.”

“Not for me. Not at all. And I’d be glad for the expertise you’re offering, but I can’t authorize the Veritas Center’s services even if they are free.”

“But your LT can, right?” Erik knew her lieutenant would be the one to make the call.

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