Abducted in Alaska by Darlene L. Turner

Author:Darlene L. Turner
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-11-23T20:35:45+00:00

TEN

The fiery blast slammed Layke hard onto the snow-plowed parking lot. The cruiser’s nonstop piercing siren throbbed in his ears. His heart jackhammered as pain coursed down his legs from the impact. He drew in a ragged breath in an attempt to stop the trepidation overtaking him. Hannah? He bolted into a seated position. Dizziness plagued him and he fought to bring it under control. Where was she? Was she hurt?

Layke finally spotted her a few feet away. She sat on the ground, leaning against the Jeep with her head between her hands.

“Hannah?” Layke eased himself up and took a shaky step. He stumbled over to where she sat and knelt. “Are you hurt?”

Her breathing was erratic.

He grabbed her hands and pulled them away from her face. “Look at me.”

Her eyes darted back and forth, not focusing on any one thing. Blood trickled out from a cut on her temple.

“Talk to me.”

“Can’t breathe. Wind. Knocked. Out.”

“Take a big breath. In and out. Through your mouth. Then suck in your stomach. That should help.”

She obeyed, doing it a couple of times.

The constables ran over.

“Is she okay?” Constable Taylor asked.

“Got the wind knocked out of her. How about you both?”

“Just a few cuts and probably some bruises.” He pointed toward the cruiser. “Rob wasn’t so fortunate. Do you think he was the target?”

Layke scratched his head. “That’s my guess. Not sure how they knew where we were. Maybe he contacted them before we got here?”

“Possibly. We’ve called the volunteer fire department for this zone and another ambulance. They should be here soon. We’ll check the area for evidence and your vehicle for any tracking devices.” They walked away.

Layke refocused his attention on Hannah. “Can you breathe now?”

“Yes.”

He pulled a tissue from his pocket and brushed a curl off her face as he wiped the blood from her temple.

She let out a soft gasp.

Had he really just done that? Had he broken another one of his rules... Never get close to someone during an intense situation? He had to stop breaking these or it would cost him dearly. He pulled his hand away. “There, you’re good now. Are you hurt anywhere else?”

“No. How are you? You’ve been through a lot today.”

“I’m fine.” Not really, but he wouldn’t tell her that. They needed to remain focused.

Ten minutes later, an ambulance roared into the parking lot, and a male paramedic jumped out. He grabbed a bag and headed toward them. “Where are you hurt?”

Layke stood. “I’m okay. She has a cut on her temple.” He helped Hannah stand.

“I’m fine,” she said.

The paramedic guided her toward the ambulance. “I need to check you just to be safe.”

She turned back to Layke. “But I have—”

“It’s okay. I’ve got this.” Layke waved her off.

A firetruck raced into the lot with its siren screaming and lights flashing. The firemen jumped down and quickly moved in syncopation to extinguish the blaze. Great teamwork. These volunteer firefighters knew what they were doing.

Constable Taylor approached him, holding his notebook. “We’ve called for the local coroner to come.

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