Obsession (Fortress Security Book 7) by Rebecca Deel

Author:Rebecca Deel [Deel, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Murder
Publisher: Rebecca Deel
Published: 2017-12-09T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

“Strangled?” Lacey’s stomach clenched at the horrible visual images. Memories of her own brush with death at Frank’s hands swelled to the forefront.

Jake cupped her chin with the palm of his hand and turned her face toward him. “I’m sorry. I should have found a better way to tell you. You’ve already had more than one shock tonight.”

“No, it’s not what you think.” How did she explain in a way that wouldn’t incite him to hunt down Frank? Jake’s protective streak was a mile wide and their new relationship would push him further along that path.

“Tell me.”

“The last time Frank attacked me, he strangled me until I passed out, then revived me.”

Jake shifted his hold from her chin to wrap an arm around her shoulders and draw her close to his side. “One time?”

“No. Over and over.”

A growl rumbled deep in his chest. “You’re lucky he didn’t kill you.”

“I had bruises on my throat for weeks after that incident.”

“If he touches you again, he’s a dead man.”

“Frank hasn’t bothered me in months. Adam and Brent scared him.”

“I want to know if he shows his face anywhere near you.”

“He won’t. Frank’s a coward.”

He flashed her a heated look. “I expect a phone call or text if you see him again. You matter to me, Lacey. I need to know you’re safe.”

There was some undefinable emotion behind those words, a hidden message in there, an important one. “I promise to tell you.”

They sat in silence for a time, hospital personnel hurrying along the hall. She and Jake garnered a few sideways glances, but no one objected to their vigil outside the exam room.

The door swung open and the doctor walked out with bunched plastic in his hand. “I’m Dr. Royce. Are you Ms. Coleman?”

“Yes. I’m Lacey. How is Mom?”

“We’re taking her for x-rays, then the operating room for surgery. She has bad breaks in her wrist and ankle. The good news is Yvonne is doing well considering what she’s been through.”

The doctor turned to Jake. “You must be the medic.”

“That’s right.” He held out a hand. “Jake Davenport.”

“Here are the vacuum splints you used on Yvonne. What branch of the military?”

“Army Rangers,” he answered as he placed the splints in his mike bag.

Royce’s eyebrows winged upward. “Special Forces. I served in the Air Force.”

Jake grinned. “A fly boy.”

“Eight years. You?”

“Ten.”

“Good work out there, Davenport.” The doctor moved away from the door as two orderlies approached. “If you want to relocate to this part of the country, I’ll put in a good word for you with the fire department. They could use more qualified EMTs.”

“I love my job, but thanks.”

The orderlies guided the bed bearing Yvonne from the room. Jake held out a hand to Lacey. “We need to stay with her,” he murmured to the doctor. “She’s not safe.”

“I understand. Lacey, I’ll keep you updated on your mother’s condition.”

Once the surgeon studied the x-rays, Yvonne was prepped and wheeled to the operating room.

“Come on.” Jake clasped Lacey’s hand. “The waiting room is down the hall so we’ll know if there’s trouble in the OR.

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