Chasing Secrets by Lynette Eason

Author:Lynette Eason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romantic Suspense;FIC042060;FIC042040;FIC027110;Bodyguards—Fiction;Christian fiction
ISBN: 9781493407163
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2017-06-08T04:00:00+00:00

Steven stood just inside the door to the hospital, where Haley said she’d meet him. He saw her emerge from the covered parking deck, flanked by two other women. She moved with an easy stride across the street, head held high, always watching, ever alert. She spotted him and lifted a hand in greeting. He returned the gesture and held the door for the three of them. “Thanks,” she said, then introduced him to the two new members of the Elite Guardians agency.

“Nice to meet you.” He focused back on Haley. “Richie’s here.” Which had derailed his plan to ask Belinda about the checks and if Richie was cashing them—or forcing Belinda to do so and give him the money.

Haley sighed. “Seriously? How?”

“I got a text from the officer on the door. Officer Savakis tried to keep him out, but Belinda insisted on letting him in. Zeke started arguing with her and Richie shoved him out the door and told him to calm down. Zeke is sitting with Savakis now.”

Haley’s eyes took on a fierce glow, but she simply drew in a deep breath. “All right then. Thanks for the heads-up. Laila is going to stay with Zeke. He’s her client for now.”

“Good idea.”

They walked to the elevator. Once on Micah’s floor, Steven and the three women made their way down the hallway to the boy’s room. Steven spotted Savakis. Zeke sat in the chair usually reserved for the officer. The teen’s eyes were narrowed slits and his fists rested on his thighs. He looked up and spotted Haley and Steven. Steven thought he might have seen a flash of relief before it was covered with a hardness that Steven worried might become a permanent thing.

“He’s in there?” Steven asked.

Zeke gave a short nod.

“Zeke, this is Laila,” Haley said. “She’s going to be hanging around you for a while.”

“Why?”

“To make sure you don’t get killed in another drive-by.”

“Oh.” Uncertainty flickered, but he didn’t protest.

Haley stepped around him and knocked. Then pushed inside without waiting for an answer. Steven followed. Once inside the room, his eyes went first to Micah, who looked to be sleeping. Belinda sat on the chair next to him and held his hand. Richie stood with his back to the window, hands shoved in his pockets, mouth tight, eyes glaring.

He wasn’t happy.

Belinda’s gaze jumped to Haley’s and the woman walked over to wrap Haley in a hug. “I’m so glad you came.”

“How is he?”

“He needs a transplant and soon.”

“Where is he on the list?”

Belinda bit her lip. “Not high enough, I’m afraid,” she finally whispered.

“What are you doing here?” Richie broke his silence.

Haley glanced at him and Steven crossed his arms, keeping his hand close to his weapon.

“Visiting a friend, Richie. What are you doing here? Couldn’t find anyone else to bully?”

His nostrils flared and he took a step toward her. Haley didn’t flinch or look away. She simply raised a brow. Steven inched his hand a little closer to his gun.

Then Haley narrowed her eyes. “Relax, Richie.

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