Detecting Danger (Capitol K-9 Unit) by Valerie Hansen

Author:Valerie Hansen [Hansen, Valerie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2015-07-01T05:00:00+00:00

ELEVEN

One thing was clear in Daniella’s mind in the early-morning hours of the following day. She had to leave the farm, one way or another. If the marshals wouldn’t give her an official release in a timely fashion, she’d have to take matters into her own hands. The biggest question was, where would she go? And what would she use to support herself until she got another job?

In the past, government agents had taken care of everything, from selling her meager possessions to giving her a small stipend and helping her finish school.

There had been a lump-sum insurance settlement from her mother’s estate, too, but she hadn’t been able to convince herself to touch it because of what it represented. Perhaps now was the time. All she had to do was figure out how to ditch Isaac long enough to go to the bank and get the money so he wouldn’t try to stop her or talk her out of preparing to leave DC.

There was only one person in the house whom she felt might be willing to help her. Becky. It was worth a try.

Dressing and tiptoeing to the kitchen, Daniella started a pot of coffee and waited. Jake came through, filled a mug and went outside to do chores. Isaac did the same, only he headed for the stand of maples, ostensibly to get a better look at the ground in the daylight.

Becky was already dressed for the office and had her darker hair pulled into a tight chignon when she appeared. “Morning. Sorry I don’t have time for breakfast,” she said, filling a travel mug and adding cream.

“No problem.” Daniella cleared her throat. “Um, would you be planning to go anywhere near Arlington this morning?”

“Yes.” The other woman’s eyebrows arched and she cocked her head. “Why do you ask?”

“Well, I was just thinking...”

“Bad idea,” Becky quipped, smiling and picking up her briefcase. “I heard what happened last night while I was gone.”

Reaching out to stop her from leaving, Daniella willed her to understand without a great deal of explanation. “That’s why I need a ride to Arlington,” she said. “You know it’s too dangerous for your family if I hang around here.”

“Okay. So?”

“So, I’d like you to help me get away.”

She raised her hands, palms out. “Whoa. Why ask me? Why don’t you appeal to Isaac? He’s the one with the law enforcement connections.”

“Because I’m afraid he’s part of the reason I’m stuck here. I think he told the marshals to take their time because he wants me to stay.”

“He’d never do anything to endanger anyone. He’s too conscientious for that.”

“I know. But he hasn’t pushed it, either, has he? After what happened last night, you and I both know the best choice for everybody is my hitting the road ASAP.”

“Can’t argue with you there.” Becky placed her purse and briefcase on the table and took a sip from her travel mug. “What do you propose we tell the guys? My brothers are smart enough to see right through a ruse.

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