Tracking Game (A Timber Creek K-9 Mystery) by Margaret Mizushima

Author:Margaret Mizushima [Mizushima, Margaret]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781643851358
Publisher: CROOKED LANE BOOKS
Published: 2019-11-12T06:00:00+00:00

FIFTEEN

It was approaching midnight when Mattie let Robo out of the station and headed to her vehicle. Brody had told her to go home to get some shut-eye while he waited for Sheriff McCoy to arrive. He would brief the sheriff tonight, and she should be ready at first light to go up to the crime scene.

She was loading Robo into their unit when her phone pinged with a text message from Cole that said, KIDS ARE HOME AND IN BED. ARE YOU STILL UP?

Her heart lifted at the thought of talking to him before bed, something she’d become accustomed to lately. She texted a YES, and her phone rang in her hand.

She answered it. “How are the kids doing?”

He sighed. “They’re still upset, but I hope they feel better after they’ve rested. They seem pretty tired.”

His words shot straight to her heart. She’d grown to love Cole’s kids as if they were her own. “I hope they feel better in the morning.”

He made a sound of agreement. “Where are you now?”

“Just leaving the station.”

“Do you need to eat? We’ve got lasagna.”

It was his way of tempting her to stop by, because he knew the typically empty state of her refrigerator. The thought of being with him tonight made her ache with longing, but he didn’t need to know that. “I haven’t eaten since noon, and the restaurants are closed. I’d love to come over.”

“See you soon.”

Mattie drove the mile to Cole’s house with Robo standing in his compartment, wagging his tail and looking out the windshield. He seemed to know the route as well as she did. As she parked beside the Prius near Cole’s front yard, Bruno rushed out to greet them. Cole was standing on the front porch, but he came down the steps and moved toward her car.

She opened the front door of Robo’s cage, and he bailed out, eager to play with Bruno. The two chased each other in joyous delight, roughhousing in the grass.

Cole took her in his arms, and she rested in his embrace for a few heartbeats before tilting her head back for his kiss. His warm lips on hers made her wonder what it would be like to come home to this every night after a hard day. After the kiss, Cole tucked her under his arm to walk with her up to the porch.

“Where’s Belle?”

“She’s in bed with Sophie.” The porch light revealed Cole’s smile. “I’m glad you could come over. I’ve missed you.”

“What have you heard from Garrett?”

“He’s resting comfortably.” Cole frowned. “His vision’s about the same. The rehab team will evaluate him tomorrow.”

She wished the news had been better. “I guess that’s the best we can hope for tonight.”

“It’s early yet. Things can still resolve.” He tightened the arm around her shoulders. “How is the burn on your arm?”

“It looked better this morning. I put on more ointment and a clean bandage. It’s going to be fine.”

Cole nodded, taking her hand as they climbed the porch steps. They turned and watched the dogs for a moment while the twosome ended their rambunctious greeting.

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