On The Edge (Otter Creek Book 9) by Rebecca Deel

Author:Rebecca Deel [Deel, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Murder
Publisher: Rebecca Deel
Published: 2017-05-18T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER NINETEEN

Trent’s eyes narrowed at the stocky man jogging their direction. The guy had authority almost oozing from his pores. The cop sent by Barton and Weston to keep watch on them. He looked the part, including the bulge under his ill-fitting jacket from a shoulder holster.

“This man needs to go to the hospital,” Grace insisted as soon as he was close enough.

“He looks fine to me.”

“You’re a cop, not a doctor.” Trent glared at the man. “Grace is a nurse. She says Mason needs a doctor so we’re taking him to the hospital. Tell the detectives if they have questions, they can talk to us while my friend is being checked out.”

He maneuvered Mason around the cop blocking their path and continued walking to the garage. By the time they reached the SUV, Mason was pale. Trent unlocked the vehicle and assisted him into the back seat where he slumped against the cushion with a hiss. Nicole climbed in after him.

Reaching into the cargo area, Trent grabbed his mylar blanket and thrust it into Nicole’s hands. While the trip to the hospital wouldn’t take long, the blanket would help him retain heat and prevent shock.

Minutes later, Trent pulled up to the emergency room entrance for the second time in twenty-four hours. He helped Mason from the vehicle and into the hospital with Grace and Nicole trailing close behind. Once his friend was in an exam room, Trent moved his ride to the parking area and called Rio as he walked back to the ER. His gaze scanned the area.

“Kincaid.”

“It’s Trent. Mason’s been injured. He’s mobile, so I don’t think his injuries are bad. He’s in the ER being examined by a doctor.”

“What happened?”

Trent filled the medic in. “The truck clipped him, tossed him into the air. I don’t know if Nicole realizes it yet, but your cousin saved her life. That truck was aiming for her. Mason shoved her out of the way, but didn’t get clear fast enough to spare himself.”

“I’ll contact Josh and tell him I’m heading to Dumas. I’ll be there in two hours.”

“Look, I know he’s family, but let’s wait and see what the doctor says. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything.”

“You need backup, Trent.”

“If Mason is out of action, I’ll request help. Deal?”

The medic was silent a moment. “Yeah, okay. As soon as you hear from the doctor, I better be the first phone call. I’ll have to contact his father if Mase’s condition is serious.” A sigh came through the speaker. “I should call Ethan, too. He’ll want to know the latest.”

“Copy that.”

He strode into the hospital waiting room in time to see Barton get into Grace’s face, crowding her into a corner where she couldn’t get away from him. Fury roared through Trent. “Back off, Barton,” he snapped.

The detective swung around. “You left the scene of an accident. I ought to run you in for failing to report it.”

“You’re here. Obviously your own man reported the accident. My priority was getting our friend to medical help.

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