Tracking Danger by Terri Reed

Author:Terri Reed
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2017-12-18T17:23:07+00:00

EIGHT

Ten agonizing minutes later, Jason and the bomb tech emerged from the dark shack.

Elated at the sight of the tall cowboy, Serena bolted up the steps and flung herself into Jason’s arms. He hugged her tight and captured her lips for a deep, life-affirming kiss.

Stunned and bemused, she returned the kiss, losing herself in the sensation and warmth of his touch. Relief that he was safe melted through her limbs.

A throat cleared, reminding her they weren’t alone. She pulled back to stare into Jason’s brown eyes. “We got him and we’re safe.”

He flashed a grin. “Yes, we are. You’re my hero.”

A flush of pleasure coursed through her veins. “What was that you were saying about when this was all said and done?”

“We’ll get to that.” His words held a promise she tucked into her heart. He slipped an arm around her waist and led her down the stairs with Ginger at their heels.

Serena quickly introduced Jason to the FBI agent.

As the two men shook hands, Jason said, “Agent Davison, we need to talk. I was able to get useful information out of the killer.”

“Wonderful,” the agent replied. “Good job.”

The sheriff strode forward and stuck out his hand. “Mr. Hargrove. Well done.”

“I’m not the hero,” Jason said loudly and he pulled Serena in front of him and put his hands on her shoulders. “It was all Deputy Evans. She took down the Red Rose Killer. She deserves the credit.”

Serena’s throat closed out of embarrassment. She didn’t need Jason fighting her battles. She met the sheriff’s narrowed gaze and lifted her chin. “We did it together.”

Jason stepped to her side and draped his arm around her shoulders, drawing her attention back to him. “Naw, it was all you and Ginger.” The dog let out a woof as if in agreement.

The affection in his eyes set her heart fluttering. She wished they were alone so she could explore the feelings gathering within her.

“Deputy Evans.” The sheriff’s harsh voice broke the moment.

She swung her gaze back to him. But then Mayor McIntyre rushed forward, forcing the sheriff and Jason to step aside. She hugged Serena. “I was crazy worried.”

Serena hugged the woman back. “Me, too.”

Releasing the mayor, Serena turned her attention to the sheriff. She owed the man an apology. “I’m sorry I disregarded your orders, sir. But I had a lead and I had to follow it.” And she would again if it meant taking someone like the Red Rose Killer out of commission.

Grudging respect shone in the old man’s eyes. “You did good, kid. We’re all proud of you.”

She nearly fell over at the words. “Thank you, sir.”

Jason touched her elbow, drawing her attention. “I’m going with Agent Davison. We’ll talk soon.”

She watched him walk away, marveling that God had spared them both. But what did the future hold for them?

* * *

Three days later Serena dressed in her best sheriff’s uniform and put her hair in its customary braid. Ginger was washed and groomed, her coat shiny beneath her Sheriff’s Department vest.

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