Witness (Otter Creek Book 1) by Rebecca Deel

Author:Rebecca Deel [Deel, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Witness
Publisher: Rebecca Deel
Published: 2015-01-06T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Ethan dropped the papers into his completed pile and palmed another report form. One thing his former commander failed to warn him about: paperwork. The higher he rose in rank, the more red tape and supporting paperwork mushroomed.

The glare of headlights from an oncoming car lit his SUV’s interior. The vehicle slowed and turned into the driveway across the street. Ethan angled the form, keeping the drive in his peripheral vision. Was Harrington curious enough to investigate?

The tall figure slammed the door and strode across the street. Grim satisfaction curled one corner of Ethan’s mouth.

Already unbuckled, he slid the form back into his work file. Without saying a word, he climbed from the vehicle and waited.

“What’s with the business cards on my windshield, Blackhawk?”

“Delivering a message.”

Harrington glared up at him. “You can’t pick up a phone or convey it in person?”

“Wouldn’t be as effective.” Serena’s bruised lip and tear-streaked face flashed in his mind. He waited a beat, clamping down on the fury swirling in his gut.

“Well, get on with it. I’m on deadline, an assignment for the Gazette. What’s the message?”

“I know what you did.”

“What did Grace . . ?”

Ethan caught the uncertainty before Harrington’s bravado mask slipped into place. What did he mean to say about Grace before he stopped himself? A visit with the caterer might be interesting.

“Nice try, Chief. If you were going to charge me with anything, you’d have me in cuffs already. Now, why are you parked outside my house?”

He lifted an eyebrow. “Got a guilty conscience?”

“You didn’t answer my question.” A sly smile crossed his mouth. “Wonder what the town council would think of their new police chief harassing innocent citizens instead of catching a serial burglar?”

Ethan shrugged. “Go ahead and complain. It’s a public street and a visible police presence deters crime.” He opened his door. “See you around, Harrington.”

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Serena inserted the last bowl, and closed the dishwasher. Steam rose from the blueberry muffins and apple cinnamon muffins cooling on the rack. When they cooled enough, she would wrap them for the early morning trip to the police department.

She wiped her sand-colored countertop. Should she call Ethan? She glanced at the clock on her oven. Just after 8:00. If last night’s late conversation indicated his normal schedule, he may not be home yet. Better not call right now. Plus, she needed to map out the set-up schedule for Saturday’s dinner party.

Her phone rang. Serena eyed the instrument. Another crank call? A flutter brushed against her stomach. Maybe the caller was Ethan. She grabbed the phone in mid-ring. “Hello.”

“Serena?”

She caught her breath and dropped into the nearest chair. “Pam! Where are you? Are you all right?”

“Serena, I’m in trouble.”

What an understatement considering the police and the mob were scouring the countryside for her. “What’s going on, Pam?” Her hand tightened around the phone.

“I can’t tell you.”

“It’s too late for that. Whatever you’re mixed up in has already cost your grandfather his life.” The instant she said those words, Serena wished she could take them back.

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