Show of Force by Elle James

Author:Elle James
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-02-07T16:03:10+00:00

Chapter Nine

Mack called Declan. Within twenty-five minutes, his friend arrived, picked them up and took them back to Charlie’s place, where her computer guy was working late, trying to find some connection among Charlie, Tracy, Pruett, Moretti and Russia. With too many angles to pursue, the search could be endless.

“Why didn’t we go to my place?” Riley asked.

“Charlie didn’t think it would be safe,” Declan said. “She has a security system set up all around her estate. No one is getting in without her permission.”

“She isn’t actually calling you, is she?” Mack asked. “Cell phones can be hacked, and people could be listening in on her conversations. They’d know immediately she wasn’t in that bad shape.”

Declan grinned. “She passes all information through Gus and Mustang. The reports coming from her doctor to the press are that she’s in critical condition, not expected to live past the next twenty-four hours.”

“I’m surprised the hospital is letting her stay,” Riley said. “Is her doctor even allowed to practice in that hospital?”

“Money has a way of paving the way to breaking rules,” Declan said. “I think she’s promised to upgrade all the medical equipment in the emergency room and all of the operating rooms and build a new children’s wing.”

“I wish finding Toby was that easy.” Riley sat on a white sectional sofa in a large den with cathedral ceilings and windows from the floors to the twenty-foot ceilings. The house was situated on a little bit of a hill, surrounded by at least ten acres of lush landscaping. The lights of the city sparkled all around, close but not too close.

“I expected to hear from Toby’s kidnapper by now.” Riley scrubbed a hand through her hair. “With reports of Mrs. Halverson still showing she’s hanging on, I would have thought he’d threaten me again if I didn’t finish the job.”

“My mother told me never to borrow trouble.” Grace entered the room, her hair up in a towel, looking fresh and squeaky clean from a shower. “Hey, roommate. I’m sorry about Toby. I have some extra clothes in my suitcase if you’d like to get a shower and freshen up.”

Riley sighed. “I’d like to find my brother more than anything.”

“Yeah, but while you’re waiting, you might as well take advantage of that incredible shower.” Grace held out her hand.

Riley placed hers in her friend’s and let her draw her to her feet.

Mack stood as well and waited for the women to leave the room.

“What’s the scoop on Riley?” Declan asked.

Mack stiffened. “What do you mean?”

“I understand she’s Russian.” Declan shook his head. “You’d never know by her accent.”

“Because she was raised in America, not Russia.” Mack’s fists clenched. “She didn’t ask to be a spy.”

“But she was raised for that capacity?”

“Yes. But you can’t always pick your parents. What’s your point?”

Declan held up his hands. “No point. I just want to make sure you’re okay helping her. Charlie was pretty adamant about us helping Riley find her brother. I can’t believe Riley was sent to kill Charlie.

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