Seized by Seduction: A Compelling Tale of Romance, Love and Intrigue (The Protectors) by Brenda Jackson

Author:Brenda Jackson [Jackson, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: 2017-05-01T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

“HERE. DRINK THIS,” Quasar said, handing Randi a cup.

She raised a brow. “Coffee?”

“Yes.”

“Thanks.”

He had been watching her and wasn’t sure if her shivers were from the cool breeze coming off the creek or something else. After leaving the crime scene, they’d driven around as she tried to piece together all the information her mind was relaying to her. Her entourage of law enforcement had followed. She’d told them the gun had been thrown in water. Since there were a lot of bodies of water in and around LA, the question became which one.

Her psychic powers had eventually led her here. Copperhead Creek. The creek was also located in the Westside neighborhood but miles away from the crime scene. Divers had been called in and so far nothing had been found.

“This coffee is good,” she said. “Where did you get it?”

He worked his shoulders to get the kinks out before saying, “One of the agents brought it. He said usually it takes the divers a while, and he figured everyone would want a cup or two.”

“Thanks. I usually don’t drink a lot of coffee. Tea is my thing.”

“I noticed.” The two of them were standing by themselves, off to the side. This was the first he’d had her alone since this morning. And even now they weren’t completely alone. FBI agents and local cops littered the shore, most standing close to the water’s edge. Agent Riviera was by his vehicle, talking on the phone, and Sutherland was doing likewise. With both men on their phones, Quasar hoped like hell there weren’t any new developments.

He switched his concentration back to Randi. She smelled good, and she looked good wearing a pair of dark slacks and a pretty multicolored top. His ever-watchful eye had seen more than one guy checking her out today. He’d noticed that even Agent Riviera’s gaze had lingered on her a little longer than it should have a couple of times.

Quasar drew in a deep breath of fresh air along with Randi’s scent through his nostrils. Standing this close, the atmosphere surrounding them felt charged, and a shiver raced up his spine. His heart beat faster as a need he always felt but managed to control around her escalated.

“They will find it,” she said.

He nodded as he took a sip of his own coffee. “I believe you. I believe in you. Never doubt it.”

A huge smile touched her lips. “Thanks. I appreciate it.” She pushed a curl of hair away from her face. “Will we return to the beach house tonight?” she asked him.

He held her gaze. “Do you want to return there?”

She nodded. “Yes, but will it be too dangerous to do so? Do you think those people who want me dead know where I am? Where I’ll be?”

He studied her features and saw an uneasiness lurking in the dark depths of her eyes. “Doesn’t matter what they know. I’m protecting you and that’s all that matters. You’re safe.”

She stared straight into his eyes, and he felt the strong connection that always seemed to be there between them.

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