Darby's Decision by Laura Scott

Author:Laura Scott [Scott, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laura Iding

Gage told himself Darby’s leaving was for the best. He’d miss her like crazy but took heart that she’d be safer in Asbury with Leo and Edith than staying here with him.

He wished he could find a way to help her believe in God. Based on her statements, he sensed she was close. The Preacher she’d lived with had done a number on her faith. And he could easily understand why it would be difficult for her to move beyond that experience.

Darby stood and cleaned up their wrappers. “Give me a minute to pack.”

“Sure.” He ignored the knot in his gut. “Take your time.”

Using the map app on his phone, he estimated the distance to Asbury. Not too far, so taking a rideshare would work.

His phone rang as he was staring at it. Recognizing Detective Pride’s number, he quickly answered. “Hello, Detective.”

“Killion. I have good news for you.”

Gage gestured for Darby to come over. “I’d like to put you on speaker.”

Darby joined him. He placed the call on speaker and held the phone between them. “We could use some good news, Detective.”

“We have Niles Archer in custody. And we have impounded his black Honda CRV, the license plate was covered with mud as you mentioned. There’s also some damage to the front of the vehicle that indicates he’s the one who crashed you into the ditch.”

Darby sank into the chair, her gaze glued to his.

“We’re very glad to hear that, Detective. Has he given you any information on the other incidents? Specifically the zip line cable?”

“No. Unfortunately, he’s not talking other than to ask for his lawyer. And we didn’t find a weapon in the SUV either.”

Gage’s hopes deflated like a balloon. “So Reyes is still armed and on the loose.”

“A BOLO has been issued, and I’m confident we’ll find him.”

He truly hoped the detective was right about that. Glancing at Darby, he lifted a brow, silently asking if she had anything to add. She shook her head.

“Thanks again for the update, Detective,” he said. “Please continue to keep us informed, especially once you find Reyes.”

“Will do. Take care.” Detective Pride disconnected from the call.

“They caught him,” Darby repeated as if dazed. “I honestly didn’t think they would.”

He dropped down beside her. “Even better, it looks like they’ll nail him for hitting us last night. That should be enough to send him back to jail.”

“You think so?” Darby’s gray eyes clung to his. “What if he claims it was an accident?”

“Still a hit-and-run, besides, he’ll find it hard to explain why the license plate is full of mud when the rest of the vehicle isn’t.”

“Yeah.” A small smile tugged at her mouth. “I hadn’t thought of that.”

“Well, the good news is that you can head to Asbury without worrying about things here. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time until they find Reyes.” He spoke confidently, even though he knew Tyrone Reyes was likely more adept at eluding the cops.

At least, he had been eight years ago when Gage had started working for him.

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