Twisted Innocence (Moonlighters Series Book 3) by Blackstock Terri

Author:Blackstock, Terri [Blackstock, Terri]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: ebook
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2015-02-02T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 32

Cathy found a parking space a long way from the jail door, but it was worth the hike. Clutching her briefcase so she’d look more official, she walked as fast as she could to the jail doors.

She hated this place. The office where lawyers and bail bondsmen had to check in—where those charged with crimes were processed and booked—had the smell of Clorox, Lysol, and lice shampoo.

“Cathy Cramer,” she told the inmate trustee sitting at the desk, wearing the same orange jumpsuit that the other inmates wore. “I’m here to see my client, Michael Hogan.”

The man smirked, as if he doubted this was an official attorney/client meeting, but he put in the call for Michael.

She went through the usual metal detector and left her purse with the detective on duty, exposed the contents of her briefcase—papers that looked official—then went to the interview room. She waited, anxious to see Michael and be close to him for the first time in days.

The room was uncomfortably cold, as always, air conditioning used as a tool to control the inmates. As she waited, she paced, thinking about what she was going to do next. Would she go straight to the police department, fetch Creed, and take him to Southport to turn himself in? Should she support him at all?

Finally, after fifteen minutes, the door opened and a guard brought Michael in. His eyes were soft and smiling as he looked at her.

Knowing they were being watched via video, Cathy held herself in control. They waited until the guard had stepped outside, then they quickly hugged. She couldn’t help letting her face linger against his for a moment too long.

“Didn’t expect to see you tonight,” he said. “Is something wrong? I’ve been worried since we talked. Did you find Holly?”

“Yes, she’s okay.” She pulled back, tried to rally her professionalism, but his face was tanned from working outside and there was a slight sunburn on his cheekbones. His charcoal gaze drew her deep. She didn’t want to talk about Creed, but she forced herself to focus. “Michael, this guy, Creed, was holding her against her will. He even forced her to put Lily in danger, but now she’s all on board with him. She wants me to represent him.”

Michael shook his head. “Are you considering that?”

“Michael, he says he can lead us to Miller.”

Michael was silent for a minute. “Tell me.”

She launched into a quick recap of the meeting they had just had.

Michael was quiet as he thought it over. Finally, he said, “Okay, I think he could be telling the truth.”

Cathy frowned. “But why?”

“Because I’ve talked to a couple of guys in here who said some things. From what I gather, Miller did take over when Bob was killed, and he’s back in town. I saw him myself, and I met another guy who’s seen him lately. If this guy Creed can lead us to him, then I think you need to represent him so you’ll continue to have access. He needs someone safe to represent him.

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