Protect and Serve (Rookie K-9 Unit) by Terri Reed

Author:Terri Reed [Reed, Terri]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-04-01T07:00:00+00:00

TEN

Gina hunkered down on the passenger side of the Canyon County Training Center’s SUV. Her heart hammered against her ribs, creating a thunderous beat that banged through her body. Had Shane really spotted Tim? Would Tim show himself again so soon? Was her brother more bent on hurting her than concerned about being caught?

Beside her, Shane slid down, making himself less of a target. The thought of Tim shooting a crossbow bolt into the vehicle filled her with dread. She’d been spared the last time by the grace of God. The bolt hadn’t pierced all the way through the back of the truck’s cab and embedded itself in her flesh. Her muscles tensed and she fisted her hands.

Please, Lord, have mercy on me. On Shane, she silently pleaded with God. Again.

She remembered the promise she’d made to God when she’d been quivering with fear in the training center, sure that Tim would find and kill her. She’d promised she’d resume going to church, would study her Bible and spend time in prayer.

Shame washed over her. Not once since then had she thought about her promise. She didn’t want to call on God only in times of distress. Where was her praise and thanksgiving when life wasn’t fair or neat and tidy? Why did she wait to reach out to the Lord when her life was on the line? She was like David from the Bible. God constantly provided and protected David and yet his faith had been weak and he doubted God at every turn.

She vowed to keep her promise. She just needed to live long enough to do it.

Within moments, the screech of sirens announcing the arrival of the Desert Valley Police Department echoed through the SUV, stirring the puppies into a barking frenzy. She longed to comfort them. They were scared by the chaos. So was she.

“Stay out of sight,” Shane advised before sliding out of the vehicle.

She couldn’t stand not seeing what was happening. Mindful of Shane’s warning, she inched up enough to peek over the top of the dash. Shane conversed with Officer Bucks and Officer Ryder Hayes. Sophie came out of the training center and joined them.

A second later, Ryder and his yellow Lab, Titus, hurried toward the woods with Bucks and Sophie trailing behind them. Gina noticed Titus’s odd gait as if his hips were bothering him. Something she’d have to mention to the officer. It wouldn’t be good for Titus or Ryder if the dog couldn’t perform his duties because of his hips.

Shane returned to the SUV and slid down as best he could, despite the steering wheel in his way. “We’ll sit tight while they secure the area. I doubt your brother stuck around, but Ryder wants to be sure.”

Her legs were beginning to cramp and the door handle dug into her back. She wasn’t sure how much longer she could stay crouched on the SUV’s floor. She shifted, trying to find a more comfortable position.

At Shane’s curious glance, she said, “I’m cramped and freaked-out and angry.

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