Sun Storm (The Gathering Storm Book 1) by Marlow Kelly

Author:Marlow Kelly [Kelly, Marlow]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Viceroy Press
Published: 2017-08-22T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Finn struggled through the heavy snow toward the coffee shop. Peggy, the owner of the Dumb Luck Café, had decided it was safer and more profitable to keep her business open during the storm. Many people were forced to camp at work. They needed food, and although the roads were closed, the city buildings lessened the effects of the wind, making walking possible, if unwise.

Cell service had gone out an hour ago, meaning there would be no call from David tonight.

Finn pulled his hood down over his face and zipped his collar past his mouth as he struggled to stay upright in the driving gusts. Finally, he made it across the street to the north end of the square and was grateful to reach the buildings that shielded him from the impact of the wind.

The eatery was an assault on his senses. The place was crowded with stranded office workers, city employees, a few cops, and civilians of all walks of life.

Detective Ramirez approached Finn as he made his way through the crowd. “Agent Callaghan, any news on the kidnapping?”

Finn shrugged. “I’m not on the case.”

Ramirez frowned. “That’s weird. I wanted to join forces with the investigator. I figured the home invasion and abduction were connected. When I spoke to the chief, I was told that the FBI had muscled in and taken over the case.”

“We can’t investigate, we don’t have jurisdiction, but I did offer our help. Chief Notley basically told me to back off.”

“He said that?”

“Not in so many words, but it was implied. For what it’s worth, I think you’re right. The home invasion and the kidnapping have to be connected.”

Ramirez leant closer, lowering his voice. “Oh, by the way, I checked your friend out. He has an impressive military record.”

“I know.”

“He’s a decorated soldier. It seems he was injured by one of our own, according to the eyewitnesses. This guy, a private, went nuts. He was hallucinating and started shooting at his own guys.”

“Shit.” David hadn’t mentioned any of this.

“Quinn took him out, but not before a bullet grazed his face. There was an enquiry. The survivors all claimed David saved them. He was awarded a purple heart. I’ll forward the file onto you.”

“That’d be great.” Most men would have been proud. According to Ramirez, David was a hero, so why was he holed up on his land? “Maybe he got sick of fighting.”

“What?”

“Oh, nothing.” Finn changed the subject. He didn’t want to discuss David, Portman, or Chief Notley. “How come you get to sit in here when every other policeman in the department is out saving marooned motorists?”

“I’m heading out now.” Ramirez held up a disposable tray that contained four large-lidded cups. “Can’t go without supplies.”

Ramirez flipped up the hood of his coat as he headed out, struggling to hold onto his drinks in the driving wind. Finn stepped up to the counter and ordered a coffee and a Reuben sandwich. He smiled and nodded to the owner, Peggy, as she toasted sandwiches on the grill.

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