Shadow of Suspicion (Haunted by the Past) by Rose-West Danielle

Author:Rose-West, Danielle [Rose-West, Danielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

“The engine will be with you day after tomorrow. Can’t do it faster than that, Hawkes,” the familiar gravelly voice announced.

Jason sighed. He knew it would do no good to push the issue. The old man was as stubborn as a mule. “That’s fine. It’ll do. Thanks, Marty.”

“Sure thing.”

The phone went dead. Jason slapped it back on its cradle and fingered the order form in front of him. He rubbed his hand over his face, feeling the stubble under his fingertips. He really needed to shave.

Jason closed his eyes and rubbed them hard with the heel of his hands. He drew in a long, deep breath and slowly let it out. He wondered why Callie suddenly felt that she needed to leave town. Jason thought over their conversation from the previous day, running the words slowly through his mind. She was obviously afraid for her safety and it was more than just the car incident.

His mind drifted over the accident she’d had on the stairs at the B&B. Was it possible that there was more to that story than she’d let on? His stomach lurched. Hadn’t Lucinda been given the job as Callie’s assistant after the fall? Callie had asked him if Lucinda would do anything to obtain a job.

He felt oddly disturbed by the notion. Surely Lucinda wasn’t capable of such deviousness, but then again he’d never thought of her as a cheater before either. Perhaps he didn’t know her at all.

“You gave my name to the police?” Lucinda burst through his office door as if he’s thoughts had summoned her into his presence. “How could you do that? Do you hate me that much that you want to land me in trouble?”

Jason sat back in his seat and crossed his arms over his chest. This really wasn’t what he needed right now. “What was I supposed to do? Keep quiet about your threats. Callie told the police anyway. They merely asked me to confirm it.”

“You didn’t have to do that! They hauled me in for questioning. I’m still under suspicion.” She slapped her hand against his desk and leaned over. “You know I was only blowing off steam. I didn’t really mean it.”

“Didn’t you? I wish I could be sure of that, Luce. Lately, I don’t feel like I know you at all.” Jason climbed to his feet. He didn’t like the way she towered over him when he was seated. “Can you honestly look me in the eye and tell me you had nothing to do with yesterday’s near miss?”

Lucinda propped her hand on one hip and glared at him. “Can you honestly tell me that you didn’t enjoy playing knight in shining armour to her damsel in distress?”

“What the hell are you talking about?” Jason snarled.

“Come on, Jason. Didn’t you get a little thrill with the way she stared up at you all doe eyed when you’d saved her?” Lucinda stuck her face into his. “It hasn’t taken you long to move on from me,

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