Harlequin Intrigue March 2023--Box Set 1 of 2 by Rachel Lee

Author:Rachel Lee
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2023-05-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Luke woke up the next morning groggy, which was unusual for him. His life had never been one where deep sleep and waking up disoriented were leisures he could afford.

But clarity came when he realized Claire was not in the bed beside him. A quick glance at the bathroom and around this small studio space confirmed his worst fears.

She was gone.

Damn it. His body was tired from yesterday’s trauma and then the three rounds of lovemaking with her last night. He hadn’t been able to keep his hands off her. And he wouldn’t trade a single second of it, except that it meant he hadn’t woken up when she decided to sneak off.

Khan.

He saw the note on the small table at the same time he saw Khan stretch out by the door.

His heart sank as he read her words.

Dear Luke,

I couldn’t stay. This was too dangerous for me to have involved you in—and now you’ve gotten hurt. I’m going to go to the police, tell them everything I know, and hope for the best. Maybe I can make them listen and give me a chance to prove my innocence. This lets me protect you for once. Please take care of Khan. I know you know how important he is to me. Thank you for last night. Thank you for everything, now and when we were kids.

Love,

Claire

Luke was already getting dressed, having to use one of the vet clinic polo shirts lying in a box since his was way too bloodied and he did not want to draw attention to himself. He grabbed Khan, knowing she’d never forgive him if something happened to the cat, and rushed out the door, praying he wasn’t too late to stop her.

There might come a time when her only option was to go to the police and hope they could find one who was on the up-and-up and would listen to her, but that wasn’t until they ran out of all their other options.

And it damn well wasn’t going to be because she wanted to protect him.

The closest precinct was about a mile away. Luke didn’t even bother trying to blend in with any sort of walk. There was no way he could blend in when carrying this giant cat anyway. He ran full out, ignoring the pain in his shoulder and the occasional cat claw hooked into his biceps. At least the cat wasn’t fighting him and trying to get away.

“Good boy.”

This thing really was more like a dog. Maybe he sensed his mistress was in trouble. “Not on my watch, buddy.” It was early enough on a Sunday morning that there weren’t many people out. All things considered, Luke made pretty good time. When he turned around the last corner that put the precinct in his sights, he let out a silent prayer.

Claire was standing just down the block from the station, pacing and talking to herself. Thank God.

Luke slowed to a walk; he definitely couldn’t draw attention to himself now. He kept his eyes trained on Claire.

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