Miranda Vaughn Mystery 01.00 - Chasing the Dollar by Ellie Ashe

Author:Ellie Ashe [Ashe, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781502417558
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Publisher: Createspace
Published: 2014-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

I scrambled over the loose gravel as I heard the car door slam behind me, followed by Dylan's outraged shout. My feet hit the grass along the side of the road, and I gained some traction, flying over the park-like median toward the marina, a safe-haven in the distance.

A truck was pulling out of the parking lot, and I waved frantically toward it. The driver started to slow, concern on his face, and then I heard the crack of a gunshot. The driver yanked the wheel to the side and dove into the seat. I turned to see Dylan running toward me, gun in his hand and gaining ground.

I jumped over a low rope fence that separated the grassy area from the parking lot. If I could get across the parking lot without a bullet in my back, I could find a place to hide or someone who could help me by calling the police. The shouts behind me grew louder, and I dared to turn and look.

Dylan ran across the grass, only fifty yards behind me. Behind him the driver of the truck was getting out of his cab, waving and shouting.

And behind him, crossing the field at a dead run, was Jake. He lowered his shoulder like a football player and launched himself at Dylan, taking him down. Both men rolled several yards, and the gun flew out of Dylan's hand.

Without thinking, I turned and ran toward the struggling figures, worry for Jake overwhelming me. He landed a good punch, stunning Dylan, but only for a few seconds. Dylan recovered with an elbow to Jake's head, and I saw the blood flow from his nose. It was enough of a blow that Jake reeled back, and Dylan took advantage of the respite from the attack. He scrambled to his feet, picked up the gun, and turned to Jake.

"No!" I screamed.

Dylan turned and saw me, and I froze.

"Miranda, run!"

At Jake's shout, I turned and bolted toward the marina again.

Another shot, and I cringed, expecting to feel the impact of the bullet. Nothing.

I turned and saw Jake lying face down on the grass, arms out. My knees buckled, and my head spun. The tears in my eyes nearly blinded me, but I was still able to see Dylan, still coming, now focused on me.

With a ragged breath, I turned away and ran. The marina was nearly empty, the boats tied off at the dock put away for the rainy season, and I looked around, desperate for someone to help me, but the business office and the store were locked and empty. The docks were quiet, with only the sound of seagulls and the creaking of the swaying docks. I turned back as I approached the end of the sidewalk and saw Dylan was still there.

I had the choice to go left or right at the end of the path and turned to the right where there were more boats moored and tied up against the labyrinth of docks. There must be someone there who could call for help.

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