Explosive Force by Lynette Eason

Author:Lynette Eason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-06-04T18:46:14+00:00

EIGHT

Heidi sat curled up in the large chair next to the fireplace and sipped her second cup of decaf coffee. Her eyes had grown heavy as the hours passed. The colonel had finally declared he was headed to bed. The weapon in his hand made her wonder, but she hadn’t argued. She wanted the time alone to think. And she’d had that. Now she was tired of thinking and just wanted to go to bed.

But her mind wouldn’t let her.

The fact that Nick wasn’t back kept her glued to the chair.

Minutes later she heard footsteps on the front porch, followed by voices. She walked to the window to look out.

“...might be back on base,” Justin said.

“When did you learn that?”

“Just now. When we were finishing up at Heidi’s house, Vanessa Gomez reported that someone was watching her house. When MPs arrived, the person ran.”

“Vanessa got a rose from Sullivan. You think he’s back to make good on his threat?”

“I do. I don’t have proof, though, so keep this under your hat.”

“Of course.”

“I was on the way home and figured I’d stop by and let you know. Anyway, get some rest. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Thanks.”

The door opened and Heidi stumbled back. Nick raised a brow, then frowned. He stepped inside and narrowed his eyes. “Guess you heard that?”

“Um...yes. I guess I did. But I wasn’t eavesdropping on purpose. I heard voices and looked out the window.”

He sighed. “That’s not to go in the paper, understand? We don’t need to cause a panic on base until we have more information.”

“But you think Sullivan’s back.”

“There’s evidence to indicate he is. Yes.”

“Nick, people have to know. They have to be on guard.”

“And we’re going to let them know. As soon as we’re positive. So, please. Nothing in the paper about it until we’re sure.”

“But you’ll let me have the exclusive?”

“Sure.”

She nodded. “Okay.”

“You wouldn’t have printed it, anyway, would you?”

“No, but I figure it doesn’t hurt to weasel the exclusive.” She took a sip from the mug. “So, how did it go at my house? What’s left of it, anyway.”

He sighed. “Annie did a good job as always. There weren’t any other explosives to be found and we scooped up some evidence that the lab will examine. Now she’s back at the kennel getting some much-deserved rest.”

“Good, I’m glad.” She stood and began to pace.

“Heidi, what’s going through that head of yours?”

She stopped and faced him. “Who am I, Nick?”

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, tonight, just about everything I’ve worked for has been destroyed. Sure, all my files are safe, but I’ve been thinking. What if they weren’t?”

He took her hand and pulled her over to sit on the sofa, then planted himself opposite her. “I’m not following.”

Palming her eyes, she fell silent, then lowered her hands and looked up. “I guess what I’m trying to say is, if I can’t do my job—and right now, that’s looking pretty iffy—then who am I?”

“You’re still you. First Lieutenant Heidi Jenks. And not being able to do your job is just a temporary problem.

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