Whatever It Takes 2 by Christy Reece

Author:Christy Reece [Christy Reece]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Mystery, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Christy Reece
Published: 2016-01-25T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-seven

For the second time in twenty-four hours, Kathleen’s feet flew down the hallway of the hospital. This time, there was no Eli heading toward her with a bruised eye and an eye patch to entertain his children. Instead, Grey was standing in front of the reception desk, his mouth set to grim, dark blue eyes sparkling with fury.

She skidded to a stop. “Is he okay? Where is he?”

“I don’t know. The doctors are still in with him. He’s alive. That’s all I know.”

Kathleen closed her eyes, relieved he was alive, but she knew from experience that there were different levels of being alive.

“Let’s sit down.” Grey took Kathleen’s elbow and led her to a chair. He sat beside her, his expression troubled.

“It wasn’t an accident, was it?”

“No. The police were here when I arrived. They couldn’t give me a lot of details on his condition other than he was able to tell them that he’d been shot at.”

Her heart stopped. “He was shot?”

“I don’t think so. At least, they said they couldn’t find any entrance wounds. The paramedics indicated the blood was from a head wound, not a bullet wound.”

Apparently seeing the blood drain from her face, he reached over and squeezed her hand. “Eli’s a tough SOB.”

That was true. Despite his elegance and sophistication, he did have a dangerous edge and could handle himself in most any situation. But he wasn’t immortal. Bullets could penetrate his flesh. And his head, though as hard as a rock, could still be crushed.

At that image, a wave of nausea swelled within her. Dammit, she had told herself she wasn’t going to care for him and now…? Now she felt as though her heart was breaking.

Unable to sit still, she sprang to her feet and began to pace. “Who could be doing this? Who would want Eli dead? We have to find out. Is it his brother? Is Adam that evil?”

“Evil? Yes. But he’s got no money to speak of any longer. Paying for a hit would be hard for him to do.”

“Then who? Eli said he’s gone through every one of his father’s enemies, all the people who had been wronged, and couldn’t pinpoint anyone. Who’s left?”

“Eli said this feels personal, and I agree.”

“I can’t see anyone hating him enough to do this. Or hurt his children.”

“That’s the pisser. I can’t either.” He threw Kathleen a grim smile. “The man’s not perfect and can tick off a saint when he’s brought to the line. But killing him? That’s buggering stupid.”

“You’re helping him investigate?”

“I’ve got a couple of people assigned, but we’ve found nothing substantial. I’m going to add to that. I’ve contacted two of my main investigators, Kennedy and Nick Gallagher. They’ll be on it full time until this thing is over.”

“I want in on the investigation.”

A knowing glimmer appeared in his eyes. “I thought you might.”

She ignored Grey’s inference, refusing to contemplate that he was seeing something that she could not allow herself to entertain. Finding who was doing this was her only focus.

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