Under The Woods: a heart-stopping police thriller (The Forensic Files Book 4) by K.A. Richardson

Author:K.A. Richardson [Richardson, K.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Published: 2018-04-26T22:00:00+00:00

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16th December, 1635 hours – Sunderland Royal Hospital

Jackson hovered outside of the ward entrance, debating whether to go in or whether to just leave – he wanted to see TJ, to know she was okay. He’d barely managed to avoid running out of the office when Ben had told him earlier she was in there. But he’d curbed his emotion and finished his shift. It had been a slow day, anyway – between him and Deena, they’d got up to date on all the property and vehicle jobs that had been mounting up. It had been almost four o’clock when he’d finally asked if he could take a flyer.

But should he go in? He’d been texting TJ since seeing her the day before for the afternoon tea, and they were getting on great. There was the risk, though, that he’d mess it all up. Lord knew he’d messed up every single one of his previous relationships.

This felt different, though. He couldn’t put his finger on it, but he felt drawn to TJ. They seemed to have been thrown together a few times now and it felt… right. But he’d always acted like a tit with the women he’d been with. She deserved better than he could offer.

What can I offer, anyway? A CSI who doesn’t want to be a CSM; a rented flat and a motorbike that’s seen better days. Not to mention my rep, which, let’s face it, isn’t the best.

‘Surely, though, that should be her decision. I don’t want to be that person anymore. I never wanted to be that person in the first place. Maybe if she gives me a chance, I can prove it.’ He muttered the words under his breath, arguing with himself in the middle of the hospital corridor.

‘If she gives you a chance, then you’d better not mess it up.’ Jacob’s voice cut through Jackson’s self-conversation, and he glanced up to see Jacob beside him. His face was filled with thunder, like he already believed Jackson would mess it up. ‘That’s presuming, of course, you’re arguing with yourself over my sister.’

Jackson nodded slowly. ‘I like her. I want to be a better person – I know my history isn’t the best. I made the decision months ago that I wouldn’t be like that anymore. And I haven’t. But you’re right – I’m not good enough for her. I’ll just go – the last thing I want to do is hurt her.’

‘TJ told me earlier that she’s a grown woman and can make her own decisions. I trust her implicitly. If she thinks you’re worth it, then go see her – you’ll have the chance she thinks you deserve. But I’m telling you now, Jackson, you hurt her, and you deal with me. Understand?’

Jackson nodded. He respected Jacob, knew he meant what he said. ‘Thank you.’ Jackson took a deep breath, pushed through the ward door and made his way down the corridor, checking the wall plaques for the patient names.

TJ’s name was on the wall outside the last room.

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