Tracking a Killer by Elizabeth Goddard

Author:Elizabeth Goddard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2022-06-10T16:25:47+00:00

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Wes calmed his heart and steadied his breathing. He was an experienced agent and though Harlow was an experienced police officer, his commitment to protect her ramped up all the fear. Adrenaline surged and took over so he could act quickly and think clearly.

Holding his gun at the ready, Wes turned off the inside lights but left the security lights on outside, then he stood back to the wall near the window and slowly peered out, searching for the source of the tapping.

“What do you think made that sound?” Harlow whispered the question from across the room.

“I wish I could say that it was simply a branch hitting the glass. There’s a good breeze out there and I see branches moving. But no trees are close enough to hit the window or the roof.”

“Are you sure?”

“Not completely.” But the tapping had sounded...intentional. He ignored the dread growing in his gut. “I’m not going to check the perimeter until Kelly gets here. Someone could want to draw me out to get to you.”

“Then let them come,” she whispered. “I have a gun and I know how to use it.”

“Of that, I have no doubt.” She was trained FBI and a police officer, after all.

“Then let’s do it. Wes, this could be our chance to get this guy. If he’s out there, let him in. Between the two of us, we can take him down.”

Had she so quickly forgotten the close call from before? Granted, she hadn’t been expecting to be abducted and now she was ready and waiting, but he wouldn’t take the risk.

Fortunately, headlights shone between the trees as a vehicle approached the cabin. “Help is on the way, so we don’t need to wait.”

“Already?”

“Kelly said he would make sure someone was close by in case we needed help, considering the dire circumstances.”

“You mean circumstances surrounding a serial killer on the loose.”

“Exactly. Yes, you’ve got skills, Harlow, but considering the threat to you, I need you to get behind the kitchen counter. I’m going to open the door. When I close it, lock it behind me, then get back into a secure position.”

She said nothing and Wes took her silence as agreement. He carefully opened the door just as the truck lights were cut, but he could see a ranger stepping from his vehicle, his weapon out and at the ready, his posture menacing. Another set of headlights appeared and tires crunched along the drive. The additional vehicle parked next to the first ranger’s truck. Another two rangers hopped out.

Kelly approached Wes. “Someone tapped on the window? He’s here then?”

“He could be. Or he could have fled already. But I need a perimeter check. I’ll take one of you with me for that. The other two can stay here and guard Harlow.” With your life, please.

Kelly gestured to the female ranger. “This is Ranger Gayle Johnson and Ranger Toby Cooper.”

The woman stepped forward and Wes led her to the cabin and opened the door. “Harlow, Gayle is coming inside to wait with you and protect you.

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