Trace Evidence In Tarrant County by Delores Fossen

Author:Delores Fossen [Fossen, Delores]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780373692385
Publisher: Harlequin Intrigue
Published: 2007-02-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Sloan's eyes slowly adjusted to the darkness. Because this particular section of the hall didn't have any windows, there was no help from the streetlights. Still, he could discern inanimate objects from humans.

He hoped.

Just in case his night vision was off, he tightened his grip on Carley's arm and eased her behind him. She didn't protest, thank God, but then, she wasn't armed. It was a good thing he'd brought his weapon with him or else they'd have no way to protect themselves.

"Any idea who'd be going up to your apartment?" he whispered.

"No. I'm not expecting anyone."

He was afraid she would say that.

Sloan was about to suggest that she go back to his room, lock the door and wait there--just until he checked things out--but he doubted Carley would agree to that. Plus, it might not be the safe thing to do. After all, he didn't have any other weapons in the inn, and that meant he'd be sending her back alone in the darkness without any way to defend herself. At least if she stayed near him he would be able to take care of her.

Something Carley definitely wouldn't have liked.

Still, what choice did they have? If there was indeed a would-be killer headed up to Carley's apartment, it was their sworn duty to intercept and hopefully arrest the person. In fact, this could turn out to be a good thing. Once they got past the danger, that is. Sloan didn't like putting Carley in harm's way, especially since she was still recovering from her injuries.

"We can't just stand here all night. Let's go," she mumbled. "I want to catch this monster."

Sloan got moving when Carley nudged him with her elbow, but he made sure he stayed firmly in front of her. It earned him a huff, but he didn't care. Their positions were not negotiable.

He took it slowly, one quiet step at a time, and he kept his gun aimed and ready--just in case the person came barreling back down the stairs. However, with each step the adrenaline sped through him, his heart pounded harder and the questions came just as hard and fast.

For starters, how had the person cut the electricity?

Sloan figured there was a circuit-breaker box somewhere, but how many people would have known where it was? Of course, it wouldn't have been difficult to find the location in a town the size of Justice. Heck, the dull-witted desk clerk who seemed to have headphones implanted into his ears might have voluntarily given up that information.

The next question was why was this person here? It was something Sloan had already given some thought. If this was related to Sarah's murder, then it all came right back to Carley. Maybe she hadn't seen anything specifically, but the killer might not believe that.

Sloan felt Carley move to the side and, fearing she might be ready to strike out ahead of him, he nearly grabbed her again. Then he realized she was taking the fire extinguisher from the wall.

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