Love Inspired Suspense August 2015 - Box Set 1 of 2: Proof of Innocence\Person of Interest\Smokescreen by Lenora Worth

Author:Lenora Worth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Love Inspired Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin

TWELVE

The tension Everett had been feeling eased the farther they got from Atlanta. Heading north into the mountains was a good decision. He and Natalie would have an opportunity to relax for at least a short time without worrying about a killer on the loose.

Thinking she must be asleep, he reached for his phone.

She lifted her head and stared at him. “Need to make a call?”

He nodded. “I wanted Uncle Harry to know he could expect us.”

“Make sure you mention the woman you picked up along the way.”

Everett chuckled as he clicked the prompt for his uncle’s landline. He glanced at his watch. Knowing Harry, he’d still be awake.

He answered on the third ring. “Everett, tell me you’re coming to see your favorite uncle.”

“That’s exactly right, sir. How are you?”

“Can’t complain. I was afraid you wouldn’t get away from that new investigation.”

“Actually I’m bringing some of my work with me.”

“Oh?”

“A woman who was involved in the case. She was the victim’s neighbor. I knew you wouldn’t mind.”

Uncle Harry chuckled. “Is this woman also a person of interest in another way?”

Everett smiled. “Meaning?”

“Meaning, you’re not getting any younger. I was eighteen when I proposed to your Aunt Rose. She was the prettiest girl in high school, and I wanted to lay claim to her before one of the other guys moved in.”

“How could she have eyes for anyone other than you, Uncle Harry?”

“That’s right. ’Course it took her two more years before she said yes, but I was first in line. Best thing I ever did was to claim her for my wife.”

“I don’t think today’s woman likes to be claimed, sir.”

“Nonsense. Every woman wants a strong man who will take care of her. Even that woman you’re involved with now.”

Everett steeled his jaw. “We’re not involved.”

“Then interested. Is that a better description of your relationship?”

Everett wouldn’t even call it a relationship. Interested? He stole a quick glance at Natalie. She was staring out the window as if she couldn’t hear his end of the conversation, which of course she could. Hopefully, she hadn’t heard what his uncle had said.

“We’ll arrive in a couple hours. Don’t stay up. I know where you keep the spare key.”

“I’ll be up, but maybe dozing in my chair. Pound on the door, and I’ll hear you. A friend brought over some casseroles so there’s plenty to eat.”

“Was that Bessie Beyer?” Everett had met the lady who often brought his uncle food.

“You remember Bessie, I’m sure. She’s a lovely lady. Also a good cook. She baked oatmeal raisin cookies, which are my favorite. There’s ice cream in the fridge, so help yourself. I doubt you had time to eat.”

“You know me too well.”

“That’s because you’re just like your father. He invited me to visit, and I may take him up on the invitation. Anything to delay moving into that senior-citizen complex.”

“You’ll enjoy having neighbors nearby. Plus, there will be plenty of activities to keep you busy.”

“I’ve got enough to do here in my house. No reason to create jobs just so I stay busy.

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