Justice Mission by Lynette Eason

Author:Lynette Eason
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-12-18T12:46:46+00:00

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The morning of Jordan’s funeral dawned bright and sunny. Sophie would have thought nature was mocking their heavy hearts if she didn’t know that Jordan would have chosen a day just like this for his final goodbye.

He’d been a cop and he’d had no problem facing the reality that every day could be his last, but he hadn’t been morbid about it. Instead of scowling at the weather for its cheerful disposition, she thanked God for sending it. She chose to believe He’d done so in honor of Jordan.

The twenty-four-seven protection seemed to have staved off any more attacks and while she was grateful for it, it was driving her crazy, too. She wanted her life back. She wanted to wake up and realize everything was just a nightmare and Jordan wasn’t really dead.

She sighed and pressed fingers to her eyes. She needed to stop wishing for the impossible and deal with reality, no matter how much she was struggling.

And then there was the fact that she couldn’t dispel the guilt of taking over Sam’s bedroom, but for the life of her, she couldn’t figure out what to do about it. Sam had come home and taken the couch or used David’s room when the other man was gone. Both men were gracious and welcoming, never making her feel like an interloper. Unfortunately, her situation was what it was for the time being.

“So, quit thinking about it,” she said. But honestly, she’d rather think about that than what lay ahead.

The funeral.

Jordy’s funeral.

She grabbed her phone and texted her dad. You and Trey okay?

Her phone buzzed, but it wasn’t her father answering. Katie had texted. Sit with me today, please. With the family. If you’re comfortable doing that.

Her poor, heartbroken friend. Sophie texted back. Of course. I’d be honored.

And she would be. While she styled her hair for the funeral, her mind tumbled back to that conversation with Luke as they’d left Carlos’s home. Luke’s mother had been murdered and he still hadn’t told her how or when. She could do the digging on the story herself, but she wanted to hear it from him.

Over the last three days, he’d stayed busy while keeping her near. However, he’d seemed to pull away, distancing himself from her emotionally and she wasn’t sure why. As a result, they’d had very little time to talk about anything not related to the case. Or Jordan’s funeral.

He’d tell her when he was ready. Obviously, he wasn’t there yet.

Her phone vibrated.

We’re fine, Sophie. You just take care of yourself right now. Give my regards to the Jamesons and tell them I’m sorry I won’t be able to be there. I can’t get off of work.

They’ll understand. It’s okay. You need anything?

Nothing. Love you, hon.

You too, Dad.

Maybe her father wasn’t as helpless as she’d thought.

A text from Trey. What kind of fabric softener do we use?

But Trey was. She answered him and he, too, expressed his sorrow for the Jameson family.

With one last push on a bobby pin that held her hair in a bun, she started when a shadow outside the window caught her eye.

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