Marked for Obsession by Anna Blakely

Author:Anna Blakely [Blakely, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Saje Publishing
Published: 2022-11-21T18:30:00+00:00

10

“Why are we here?” Jax demanded.

He knew he sounded like an asshole, but he didn’t care. Between the lack of sleep and his frustration at Declan for having arranged that little impromptu therapy session without so much as a heads-up and having to stand by and watch as Poppy put herself back in that fucking alley, this day had gone straight to hell.

And it wasn’t even noon.

“Jax.” F.B.I. Special Agent Noah Killion greeted him as he and Poppy followed Declan and Grady into the private conference room. “Always a pleasure.”

A sharp fuck you was on the tip of his tongue, but as he opened his mouth to spew the words at the cocky SOB, Jax caught Poppy watching him from the corner of his eye. For her sake, and her sake only, he bit back the words he wanted to say and greeted Noah’s partner, instead.

“Crenshaw.” He dipped his chin to Special Agent Wade Crenshaw. “That baby pop out yet, or what?”

“Any day now.” Wade beamed.

Figuring he should probably make introductions, Jax pointed first to Noah and then to Wade. “Poppy Campbell, meet Super Special Agent Noah Killion and his trusty side-kick, Special Agent Wade Crenshaw.”

“Nice to meet you.” Noah shook Poppy’s hand.

Wade followed suit.

Seconds later, Maggie rushed in. “Hey, guys. Sorry I’m late.”

All eyes turned to the sweet M.E. as she went straight to Noah and gave him a quick peck on the lips. “Hey.”

“Thanks for coming.”

“Of course.” Maggie walked over to Poppy. “Hey, there. How are you doing today?”

“Better than the last time you saw me,” Poppy chuckled.

Maggie grinned. “I bet.”

Motioning toward the long oval table, Noah told them all, “If everyone will have a seat, we’ll get through this as quickly as possible.”

Thank fuck.

Still standing at the front of the room, the formidable man—a guy Jax had actually grown to…dare he say it…like—handed his wife a small remote. “It’s cued and ready to go.”

“Thanks.” Maggie flashed the man a loving smile.

With a click of a button, the large screen permanently mounted on the wall behind her lit up. Filling most of the white space was the mugshot of the man who’d attacked Poppy in her apartment less than twenty-four-hours prior.

“This is Paul Wheatley.” She looked to Jax and Poppy. “I’m sure you both recognize him.”

“Dec already told us you’d identified him,” he let her know. “But I’m assuming since we’ve been summoned here that there’s more to the story.”

“Much more.” Maggie nodded. “During my initial external exam, I discovered this on Mr. Wheatley’s back.” She clicked another button and a different image appeared.

One of Wheatley shirtless and lying on his stomach.

Poppy frowned as she studied the macabre image. “Is that a crow?”

Ah, hell.

“It’s a raven,” Jax muttered beside her.

His chest tightened as he stared at the familiar markings.

Square in the middle of Wheatley’s shoulder blades was a very realistic-looking human skull. Sitting on top with its wings stretched wide was a raven. Each detailed feather visible thanks to the artist’s keen eye and ability to properly outline and shade.

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