Caught and Caged: A Dark Mafia Romance by Vonna Harper

Author:Vonna Harper [Harper, Vonna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormy Night Publications
Published: 2021-05-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

“He’s a mystery, all right,” Caleb told Joe as the two men met for drinks after Caleb’s shift ended. “I’d give a lot to understand what Korbin has against the mafia, but I keep telling myself it doesn’t matter. What does is that he has the resources to make J&J dangerous to mafia bosses. I swear there isn’t anything Korbin isn’t game to try when it comes to breaking the organization. Sometimes I think it’s a game to him. Amassing more money isn’t enough of a challenge?”

“I wondered the same thing. Maybe he sees it as a hobby.”

Joe took another swallow of his beer then studied the sketchy bar without turning his head. One thing about being new to the city, the bad guys didn’t know who he was. He’d been surprised when the fellow cop had suggested they meet in a public place, but figured Caleb knew what he was doing. At least he better.

“Do you trust him?” Joe continued. “No way is Korbin connected to the mafia. I’d smell it if he was.”

“Cop instincts?” Caleb swallowed, turned his glass around in his big hands, swallowed again.

“Pretty much. I’ve been at it a long time. What about you?”

“Ten years on the force,” Caleb said. “Started at the bottom, but working my way up. So far there’s nothing I’d rather do.”

“You haven’t asked yourself why the hell you’re doing this because the bad guys keep coming?”

“That happens.”

“But?”

“Lots of reasons. Dog with a bone for one.”

It’s more than that. “About why I asked if you had some time to talk. Lainey told me something you might be able to look into for me.”

“The two of you are talking? I didn’t get the impression that was going to be your agenda.”

“Yeah, well…”

He’d just started to explain what he’d learned about how Ethan had managed to make her beholden to him when the door opened and a trio of muscular men in their forties walked in. They had cop written all over them which explained why Caleb had chosen this place to meet. Obviously, local police had claimed it as their turf. Outsiders might wander in, but unless they were too dense to live, they’d quickly figure things out. Remembering a similar place in Seattle, he both relaxed and mourned what he’d felt compelled to leave. Once he’d made sure his brother’s killer had paid for taking Nate’s life, he’d return to where he belonged. Explain where he’d been and why.

Only it wouldn’t be the same because he’d never again talk to Nate.

“Okay.” Caleb waved indicating he wanted another beer. “I get that elements of your relationship with Lainey are none of my damn business. I know what it feels like to get close to a perp. Complicated. What do you need from me?”

“First, a question. Who’s your contact on the inside?” Before Caleb could reply, Joe shook his head. “I’m not after names. I wouldn’t do that. Is it a soldier with an ax to grind? Hopefully, it isn’t some pothead snitch who’ll say anything for money.

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