Love Inspired Suspense July 2013 Bundle: Defender for Hire\Royal Heist\Lifeline\Riptide by Shirlee McCoy

Author:Shirlee McCoy
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Steeple Hill
Published: 2013-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

TWO

“So let me get his straight. Your fiancé is not only alive, but he’s trying to kill you?”

Bradley had been trying to be levelheaded, fair-minded, and to offer at least a touch of compassion to the skittish woman sitting in front of him. But she wanted to confirm the death of her fiancé for fear he might be alive and dangerous? Normal, sane people didn’t think like that. Still, he knew what grief could do to a person.

Grief had led him to an isolated existence. He poured every minute of his time now into his work and tried to avoid most social activities. Seeing other couples together reminded him too much of what he’d lost. His faith in God had been the only thing to get him through some dark days.

He stared at Julianne another moment. He should have stuck to his meeting. Turned her away. But instead he’d forgotten his sensibilities and agreed to talk with her. Now what did he say? How could he send her on her way and, at the same time, suggest she get some professional help?

She raised her chin, a measure of defiance kicking in. “I’m not crazy.”

He didn’t know about that. The woman might be beautiful, but looks could belie lots of other problems. She appeared sweet and innocent on the outside, but what was going on in the inside? Crazy mental problems? Some kind of disorder? Blood trickled from her forehead. Had her fall affected her reasoning?

A group of law-enforcement trainees chattered as they passed by on their way to the cafeteria. The week was packed here at Eyes between the various trainings occurring on campus and several high-level meetings concerning his project.

He had to say something. He pulled his lips into a line before exhaling slowly. “I can assure you, Ms. Grace, that not only is Darrell dead, but he’s not capable of killing anyone in his present state—not even you.”

She shook her head, another round of tears cascading down her cheeks. He grabbed a box of tissues and nudged them her way, resisting his urge to glance at his watch. He knew he was late for his meeting, and he didn’t see how he was ever going to tie up this conversation and get on with his job. Dealing with emotional women had never been his strength, nor was it even remotely in his comfort zone.

“I’m not crazy.”

Wasn’t that the first thing every insane person said? How could he possibly help this woman? “I didn’t say you were.”

“No, but you’re thinking it.” Her eyes lit with fire. “I have to admit, I can’t even blame you. I know I sound crazy. But you haven’t seen or experienced the things that I have.”

“Do you want to tell me about any of those things?” Now why did he have to ask that? Why was he allowing this woman to pull at his heartstrings?

She leaned back, despair twisting her features. She sat silent in thought for a moment, as if running through her options.

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