Outrun The Devil by V. L. Summers

Author:V. L. Summers [Summers, V. L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-09-13T16:00:00+00:00

Olivia was grateful that Nathan didn't pry into the reasons behind her visit to the cabin, a torrent of unspoken inquiries inundated her thoughts. The weight of those unasked questions burdened her mind, leaving her restless and consumed by curiosity.

Amidst the chaos of her thoughts and the weight of her resistance, Olivia clung to her unwavering belief, shielding herself from the vulnerability that partnership entailed. Even if Nathan had seen her at her most vulnerable. It was better to float down that river of denial than to come to terms with what it meant.

Suppressing the swirling thoughts, Olivia stepped into the bustling bullpen. As she entered, her gaze was met with Detective Maya Patel, who sported an exuberant grin stretching from ear to ear. The sheer joy radiating from Maya's expression was akin to that of a child unwrapping the most extraordinary gift on Christmas morning.

Patel's expression wavered, and Olivia's anticipation mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Give me the bad news first,” she urged, knowing that facing the worst upfront would clear the path for any glimmers of hope that followed.

“We couldn't catch Knight with either of the victims,” Patel confessed, a sense of frustration tinting her words. The revelation hit Olivia hard, her determination to apprehend Xavier Knight wavering. Dead ends with suspects were never welcome and coupled with her current struggle to access her visions, it seemed catching Xavier in the act would be an arduous task.

“And the good news?” Olivia inquired, her voice betraying a deeper yearning for a positive turn of events. The weight of anticipation settled upon her shoulders.

“We have evidence placing both victims at the club,” Patel answered. As Olivia observed Diaz eating his sandwich, her hunger resurfaced, a reminder that she had neglected to grab a meal before diving into her thoughts, disrupting her usual routine.

Detective Nathan Steele entered the room, his presence immediately capturing Olivia's attention. Their eyes met fleetingly, a silent exchange of understanding before he continued his stride towards the bullpen. Olivia's gaze lingered on him for a moment, a mix of curiosity and familiarity tugging at her, but she quickly refocused her attention on Diaz and Patel.

Her rumbling stomach reminded her of her hunger, and her gaze flickered to the sandwich Diaz was enjoying. An impulsive question slipped from her lips, laced with a hint of playful curiosity. “Where did you get that?” she inquired, gesturing towards the tantalizing sandwich.

Diaz chuckled, taking another bite of his sandwich before replying to Olivia's inquiry. “Oh, this? I swung by that new deli a few blocks away. They make some killer sandwiches. You should try it sometime.”

Olivia's stomach growled again, betraying her hunger. She glanced at her watch, realizing she hadn't eaten all day, too absorbed in the ongoing investigation. “I might just do that,” she replied, a faint smile tugging at the corner of her lips.

Her eyes flickered once again to Nathan, unable to resist stealing another glance at him. Something was captivating about his presence, an undeniable magnetism that pulled at her curiosity.

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