Zane's Redemption (SC5) by Folsom Tina

Author:Folsom, Tina [Folsom, Tina]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Man-Woman Relationships, Vampires, Paranormal Romance Stories, Paranormal Romance, vampire, vampire romance, Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy, American, Fiction, contemporary romance
ISBN: 9781467913003
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2011-11-12T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

Quinn slammed the door to the empty garage shut and pressed his cell back to his ear.

“Shit, he’s taken the Hummer. And the dog is gone too.”

On the other line, Oliver let out a low curse. “Damn it! I was hoping she’d run to him. Have you checked his bedroom?”

“He’s gone, Oliver. And by the looks of it, he’s taken Portia with him.” Why hadn’t he seen that coming? That was exactly the kind of thing Samson had asked him to come and watch Zane for—and to prevent.

“Shit, what am I gonna do now? Samson will have my hide for this.” There was fear in Oliver’s voice.

Quinn felt for him. This was his first big assignment, and he was screwing it up royally. No, actually, Zane was screwing him over big time.

“Pick me up at Zane’s house. Let’s go to Samson’s together.”

“Thanks, Quinn.”

Ten minutes later, a glum-looking Oliver picked him up with one of the limousines. In another twenty minutes they were in Nob Hill and parked in front of Samson’s house.

Oliver switched off the engine and took a deep breath. “This is so fucked up. I should have said something before.”

“About what?”

“That Portia used mind control on me and left me in the dust the other day. When I called Zane for help, he told me she was with him. Fuck, why would she do that? Why would she trick one bodyguard just to run to the other?”

Quinn slapped him on the shoulder. “I guess you haven’t noticed how those two look at each other.”

Oliver gave him a stunned look. “You’ve seen them together?”

“Last night. Long story. But I’m telling you something: when two people look at each other like that, there’s nothing you can do. Best to stay out of it.”

“Zane has the hots for Portia? No way!”

“Not only that, I think she has the hots for him. And I’m not even sure it’s just that. I know Zane too well. He doesn’t turn all territorial over just any woman. So here’s my advice: keep your mouth shut about what happened the other day. Nobody needs to know about that. It’ll only get you in hot water with Samson.”

Oliver ran his hands through his impossibly messy hairdo. “Are you sure? What if somebody knows about it?”

“I’m the only other person who knows, and I won’t blab. So, take my advice. As for what happened tonight, they both tricked you. It’s not your fault. He’s duped me too, and I know him better; I should have seen the warning signs.”

Besides, he should have heard the garage door opening and closing, but with the constant noise in the neighborhood and the hustle and bustle that went on there during the day, he’d tried to block out any sound so he could sleep, and had used earplugs.

“Okay then,” Oliver finally agreed.

“Just let me talk. And don’t volunteer any information that’s not asked for.”

Oliver trotted next to him up the five steps to Samson’s house. Quinn rang the door bell and was surprised when the door was opened almost instantly.

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