To Catch a Killer by Van Meter Kimberly

Author:Van Meter, Kimberly
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Silhouette Romantic Suspense
Published: 2010-08-01T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Kara wiped the sweat dotting her hairline as she returned to the room where the team was assembled. The motel was small, which had enabled Kara to basically commandeer the entire establishment for their purposes. She didn’t need to worry about civilians poking around and it allowed them to set up the command base without fear of tampering or theft. But at that moment, “small” had its downside.

She nearly skidded to a stop as her gaze collided with Matthew’s, as she hadn’t expected him to be there after the ugly scene in her own room. Her cheeks flushed uncomfortably. She pulled her gaze away from him to focus on something else, but he seemed to dominate the room.

“Colfax scheduled a press conference,” Dillon stated, his frown deepening. “Reporters caught a hold of the fact that Hannah Linney was found.”

“Damn,” she swore under her breath but what could she expect? It had only been a matter of time before the press caught wind of the recent body dump. “When and who?”

“We were just going over that when you came in. We figured Zane might be a good spokesperson for the team since you’re no longer an official member for the time being.”

She looked to Zane, who appeared visibly discomfited. “That okay with you?”

He shrugged. “I guess, but I don’t understand why we have to talk to the press at all. It’s an open investigation…the press could muck it up.”

She sighed. “Yeah, well, Colfax is a media whore. We all know this. It’s the kinder, gentler bureau these days and it’s all about the new image, right? Don’t waste energy fighting it. When’s the conference?”

“Three o’clock at the police station,” Dillon answered, and Kara checked her watch.

“That gives us an hour to prepare a statement and prep you for the questions you can’t answer. Also, I want surveillance in the room just in case this psycho decides he wants a front-row seat. I’m sure his ego would appreciate the attention.”

“Sort of like when killers attend their victim’s funerals,” Tana threw in with a disgusted curl of her lip, but then she snapped into work mode efficiently. “You want all exits monitored?”

“You know it.” Kara said, and looked to Zane. “C’mon, Hollywood star. Let’s get you ready for your big debut.”

“Shut up,” he growled, and she laughed. “Dillon’s the one the women swoon over. He should be the one doing this.”

“Yeah, well, Dillon put you in the hot seat so quit complaining and let’s get to work. You’ve got a lot to learn in an hour.”

Kara glanced Matthew’s way almost involuntarily before leaving the room, but was relieved when she saw that he was talking with Tana about the security of the police station. His solid frame looked overpowering next to Tana, even though she wasn’t exactly short. She was beginning to feel a need for his presence even though she had the urge to run the other way. Hurrying from the room, Kara slammed the door behind her.

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