Power Exchange 02 - Safeword by AJ Rose

Author:AJ Rose [Rose, AJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-08-11T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

“‘BOUT TIME you showed up,” Lawanda growled as soon as I walked in the front door of the station around nine the next morning. I looked at her sharply, hoping I hadn’t missed something big, but her face was a mask of concern, not her usually gossipy smile or her brusque dispatcher demeanor. “I’ve been worried about you since yesterday. What happened?”

I shrugged, doing my best to keep a straight face. The lingering traces of yesterday’s scene with Ben had me breathing calmly, speaking steadily. But the unsettled feeling returned when Lawanda brought up the nightmare that had led us to the Millennium Hotel in the first place. “I really don’t know anything yet. Someone broke into our house and left a souvenir, but who or why remains to be seen.”

“What’d they leave you?”

I hesitated, really not interested in reminding anyone of what the tiny flogger represented. “A keychain. Do I have any messages?”

“No, sugar. But your partner floated in here about a half an hour ago with a smile as bright as the bling on her finger. Does she not know about the intruder?”

I’d not wanted to disturb her and Cole for what amounted to a quick description of the break-in and a bunch of unanswered questions. “No, I called my parents and filled them in, but figured I’d just tell Myah today.”

Lawanda clucked her tongue. “You lucky she in such a good mood, then, hon. You pull that kinda shit on her any other time, you be missin’ your head.”

“I’ll let her know first thing,” I replied, hanging my coat on the coat rack by her desk.

“That keychain,” Lawanda wondered. “Did it have a key on it? If so, I’d be lookin’ for what it opens.”

I stood stock still. It had not occurred to me there could be a key attached. From my vantage point beside the bed, all I’d seen was the little tassel and what it represented. If there was a key, that would open up a whole new set of questions.

“I’ll check with the CSIs who ran the scene. Lawanda, thank you,” I said sincerely, then turned and nearly ran into Myah. “Don’t sneak up on me like that!” I practically shouted.

“Whoa, I didn’t realize I had,” Myah said, holding her hands up in supplication. “What scene? Did you hear back from someone about Halloran?”

We both reached our desks and sat, and I noticed a cup of coffee front and center on my blotter. It made me feel guilty for yelling at her. It was lukewarm, but I needed the caffeine, so I made quick work of it before it became unbearable.

“The scene at my house,” I said, not looking at her while I booted up my computer.

“Your house?”

“Yeah, someone broke in yesterday.”

“When?” she demanded.

“While we were at brunch. We came back and the courtyard door was open. Nothing stolen or broken, but they left something behind, which I’m about to check with the evidence team.”

“What was it?” I told her, and she frowned. “Why didn’t you tell me about this right away?”

“Myah, there is life outside of work.

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