The Esposito Series Box Set: Books 1-3 by Jm Griffin

Author:Jm Griffin [Griffin, Jm]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Bundle, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Retail
ISBN: 9781927555231
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Publisher: Lachesis Publishing Inc
Published: 2013-06-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Aaron parked on the street in front of the house, and we walked back toward the garage. The rancid smell of charred wood filtered through the breeze from the back corner of the building, which lay in ruins. What the fire hadn’t destroyed, the firefighters had. I walked around the old structure, inside and out, taking stock of the damage.

When I stepped outside, Aaron rounded the other corner. He peered into the garage and shook his head. We turned and wandered toward the deck on the back of the house. The poor evergreen was fried to a crisp, the branches charred. The ground at the base lay covered with ashes from the burned greenery.

“I guess that evergreen tree is done for.” I said on a light note. I wasn’t really in a lighthearted mood, mind you.

“I’d say so. The garage can be repaired though,” Aaron offered. “I know a guy who does this sort of thing for a reasonable price, if you’re interested.”

“Sure, just give me his name, and I’ll call him. Have you spoken to the fire marshal?”

“Not yet. Maybe Marcus has a preliminary report. By the way, did you want to pick up your new car? I totally forgot about it.”

With a grin, I glanced at the handsome brute. “I did. It’s been a long and nerve-wracking day, but I do want to pick it up. Can I hitch a ride?”

“Sure thing, ma’am.” His eyebrows waggled while his smile brought a wide grin to my face.

“Sorry I lost my temper earlier. I get overprotective of my family, especially after last summer.”

A muscular arm swung over my shoulder as he leaned in close and kissed my brow.

“No problem, beautiful. I understand.”

This was a term he’d never used before and it brought a smile to my face. While Marcus was forthright with his feelings and overtures, Aaron used a more conservative approach. There was no doubt in my mind that he found me attractive and wanted a relationship. However, Marcus won my heart, hands down.

The French door slid sideways after I unlocked it, and I turned to Aaron. “Give me a few minutes and I’ll be ready to pick up the car. I just need to get some paperwork and my checkbook.”

“Sure, I’ll check my messages and be right down. Okay?”

With a nod, I sauntered into my office and shuffled through a load of paperwork from the car dealership. My cell phone jingled when I turned to leave. The number displayed was Richmond’s, and I answered on the second jingle.

“What’s up, Marcus?” I asked.

“I got the report from the fire marshal and also from the body shop where your Taurus was taken. Do you have a minute?”

“Yeah, are you coming by, or do you want to give me the bad news over the phone?” My heart thumped against my ribs as my stomach churned.

“I’ll be by in a few minutes. I’m leaving headquarters now.”

“Okay, I’ll wait for you,” I said with dread, and disconnected the call.

The call ruffled my feathers.

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