Beginning: A PAVAD Prequel Novella (PAVAD: FBI Romantic Suspense) by Brookes Calle J
Author:Brookes, Calle J. [Brookes, Calle J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lost River Lit Publishing, LLC
Published: 2015-01-22T20:00:00+00:00
Chapter Eleven
LEN knew Ed was just teasing—he’d never fleece anyone. It wasn’t his way, though he was an excellent card player. “I’d rather they have a room, with a shower and a place to sleep.”
Royal had his bag slung over his shoulder but she knew from the way he stood that he was studying every corner of the parking garage. She had her weapon ready, but concealed. She wasn’t taking any chances.
And neither was Royal.
There was one room left—apparently the hotel was booked up with a publishing convention—and they were directed toward the top floor and a small supposedly historical room. The hotel was a beautiful place, Len had to admit, and it seemed to stay true to its history. The front desk gave them a pamphlet describing that history. Len studied quickly when in the elevator. “Interesting place. Boxers, mobsters, former presidents, all were supposed to have been here in the early nineteen hundreds.”
“Don’t care much for the décor. But I saw the sign for an indoor pool. Len, you have a red bikini? Maybe the gift shop will have one in your size.”
Len heard Ed laugh beneath his breath. Had he been any other boss than Ed she’d have been furious. But they both knew Royal was just trying to lighten the mood. “I’ll tell you what, Royal…once we’ve got this bastard after Ed, I’ll wear a red bikini—as long as you wear a pink one.”
“If that’s what it takes…”
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