The Yuletide Rescue by Margaret Daley

Author:Margaret Daley
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

EIGHT

David’s heart sank at the sight of Bree crying. A tightness expanded in his chest and squeezed the breath from his lungs. He hurried to her, praying he was wrong and the tears were a result of relief.

“I’m glad you’re here,” Bree said and went into his arms, winding hers around him and holding him close.

David looked at Thomas. “What happened?”

His friend scowled. “We’ve towed Bree’s car in, and it’s being processed. We found some blood on the driver’s seat. We’ll see if it matches Gail’s blood type. But at the moment we assume it does, and there has been foul play. We’re treating this as a kidnapping. My partner is with the husband. We brought in a dog to see if the abductor left a trail. It led a few feet away, then ended as if she’d been forced into another vehicle.”

“Any video surveillance footage of the kidnapping?” David asked as Bree pulled back and pivoted toward Thomas.

“The one in the parking lot isn’t working. I have officers checking with the businesses, and we’re putting a picture of the car and Gail on the news to see if anyone saw the abduction.”

“It was the middle of the day in broad daylight. Surely someone did.” Bree wiped wet tracks from her cheeks.

“We hope, but I think the person parked next to the car and waited for her to come back out after shopping. We found a bag on the front seat and the market confirmed she had made some purchases. The problem is that Gail parked near the end of a lane, so if someone had been next to her, it wouldn’t be obvious if she didn’t fight or scream.”

“Gail would have fought.” Bree curled her hands, then uncurled them.

“Not if he got to her fast.” Thomas started for the door. “I’ll keep you informed as the case develops.”

A chilling thought nagged David. Before his friend left, he said, “Gail’s hair is about the same length and blond like Bree. They are similar in height and build. Gail was driving Bree’s car. Could the kidnapper have made a mistake and taken the wrong woman?”

Thomas stopped and glanced back. “A case of mistaken identity? It’s possible. Bree, until we know more, you shouldn’t stay at your house alone. If you have somewhere you can go, that might be better.”

David opened his mouth to say she did, but Bree cut in first. “Yes, I’m staying at David’s. His father is visiting, and he used to be a police officer.”

Thomas nodded his head. “Good. Then I’ll contact you there.”

David moved a couple of feet to Bree and clasped her shoulders from behind. When the detective left, she slumped against him, her body trembling. Fear held him still for a few seconds. Then he bent toward her ear and whispered, “Gail will be found. In the meantime, I’ll protect you. I didn’t rescue you so you could be hurt.” He turned her toward him, worried more than he wanted to admit to Bree.

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