Sealed with Honor by Laura Scott

Author:Laura Scott [Scott, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laura Iding

Physically and emotionally exhausted, Charlotte did her best to put on a brave face for the women and children who were counting on her and Kaleb to keep them safe.

But it wasn’t easy. Those moments she’d thought Kaleb had been hurt, or worse, had ravaged what little composure she’d had.

Logically, she should have expected him to be waiting outside for the dark-haired man to return. But the thought of losing him had struck hard.

Forcing her to realize how much she cared about him. Not just as someone who was kind enough to offer his protection but on a personal level.

Shaking her head at her own foolishness, she tried to focus on their next steps. Obviously, Kaleb wouldn’t be heading back to their old safe house with Sierra to find more video of the gunman.

Yet depending solely on Detective Grimes didn’t sit well either. He was doing his best, but he didn’t have much to show for his efforts.

Charlotte barely remembered Kaleb saying grace or eating Milly’s pancakes. There had been a series of protests after she’d informed the group there would be no swimming, but the kids had quickly agreed to Willow’s idea of a movie session instead. It was a good plan to have the kids and the women stay down in the large rec room, away from the main level.

After breakfast was over, Milly nudged her out of the kitchen. “It’s Tina’s turn to wash dishes,” Milly said firmly. “No offense, but you look awful. I know you didn’t sleep much last night. You should take a nap, get some rest.”

“Yeah, okay,” she answered absently. But rather than heading back upstairs, she went in search for Kaleb instead.

“Something wrong?” He seemed concerned.

“Will you call Grimes? I’d like an update, and I have those additional names he’d asked for.”

“Sure.” He drew her into the study. “Although I don’t know that he’ll have much to tell us.”

“I know.” She rubbed her bloodshot eyes. “I need him to get to the bottom of this mess. The pressure is wearing me down.”

“Hey, I’m here for you.” Kaleb’s dark gaze held sympathy. “I know how difficult it is for you to trust me, but I would die before I let anything happen to you or the others.”

“I trust you, Kaleb. But I’m sure you can’t just hang around here indefinitely.”

“Yeah, I can.” He drew her to the small sofa. “I’m here for as long as it takes.”

Until the next guy comes after us, she thought on a sigh. Then she realized she was behaving badly. It wasn’t like her to wallow in a puddle of self-pity. She lifted her chin and drew in a deep breath. “I need to give him the names I came up with.”

Kaleb drew the phone from his pocket, found Grimes’s number, put the call on speaker, and balanced the device on his thigh.

“Tyson, are you calling with new information?” Grimes asked.

“Detective, it’s Charlotte. I would like to send you the names of the residents who stayed here over the last six months.

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