Finding Claire by Pamela Humphrey

Author:Pamela Humphrey
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780996877046
Publisher: Phrey Press

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January 13, 2016 – 11:42am

Alex jumped when his phone rang. He picked it up and swiped his finger across the screen, answering DJ’s call.

“Hey, I’ve searched using the sketches that Kate helped us with. I think I found something.” DJ talked ninety miles a minute. “There is a guy named Corey who matches the sketch. He owns a small house maybe three miles from you as the crow flies. We’ll go check out that place.”

“Any progress on the other guy?”

“Maybe. Corey was once arrested with a Jim, who favors the other sketch. I’m texting you a picture. Have Kate take a look. If she recognizes the man, please let me know ASAP.”

“Will do.” Alex saved his script before walking away from the computer. A text notification popped up on the screen. He pulled up his messages and called out to Kate. “DJ sent a photo. Have a look.” He strode out of the office and found her in the kitchen.

The cabin smelled wonderful. He’d been so immersed in his work he hadn’t noticed the delicious scent wafting from the kitchen.

Kate pulled a tray of cookies out of the oven. “Let’s see it.” When he showed her the photo, she dropped the tray onto the stovetop and wrapped her arms around herself. “That’s him.”

Alex felt like a heel for being so thoughtless and sticking the picture in her face. He hadn’t even warned her that it was a possible suspect. “I shouldn’t have been so casual about it. I’m sorry.”

She sat down and covered her face with her hands. Seeing the picture of the kidnapper surely brought back memories of the night in the closet. Alex stood next to her and quietly texted DJ one word: kidnapper.

Alex poured two glasses of milk and put a few cookies on a plate. Returning to the spot next to her, he set the snack on the table. Without a word, she leaned on him. Minutes ticked by with her shoulder against his hip, her head on his waist.

His fingers buried in her curls, he rubbed her neck. He hated to see her upset but relished the fact that she rested on him for comfort. Feelings and longings stirred inside him. You’ve only known her a few days. Slow down.

She straightened and wiped her face. “So they know who he is now.” She sighed deeply. “Have they arrested him?”

“His name is Jim. They haven’t arrested him yet, but at least they know who they’re looking for now.” He was glad for the photo as well. Now he wasn’t trying to protect her from an unknown enemy. The kidnapper had a face. “What do you say we drive into San Antonio and go up to the hospital? We’ll see Tom and Meg and then have dinner here in Kerrville. LaFours has good shrimp.” Alex would be surprised if they found those men at that house. Surely, by now, they were long gone, running from consequences.

“Sounds good. Let me get cleaned up.” She turned off the oven before padding off to the bedroom.

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