Undercover Justice by Davy Wendy;

Author:Davy, Wendy;
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christian Fiction
Publisher: Pelican Book Group
Published: 2017-05-17T04:00:00+00:00

15

The rising sun revealed rolling hills and mountains and created a stunning view of Skylar. Sunlight splashed her features, highlighting a sprinkling of freckles. She’d let down her ponytail and her hair cascaded in waves over her shoulders.

But it didn’t matter how good she looked or how silky smooth her skin had felt when they’d kissed, Slade still had a job to complete. He hadn’t seen the van since leaving Hayworth’s house, but that didn’t mean they’d escaped danger—twenty minutes into the drive and his gut was still telling him this near run-in wasn’t over. He had to focus. He must remain vigilant. No more thinking about that spectacular kiss he’d shared with Skylar. No more wishing there could be another, or that it could mean anything more than a ruse. And that meant he’d better clear the air, if not for her sake, than for his sanity.

Slade unwound tight fingers from the steering wheel and attempted a laid back, relaxing tone. “Do you want to talk about what happened?”

She shrugged. “We took necessary precautions to evade detection. What’s there to discuss?”

“So, we’re good then?”

Skylar adjusted her seat belt, smoothed palms over her jeans. “Look, I’m not going to fall for you or anything because of a pretend kiss, if that’s what you’re worried about.”

“No. Of course you wouldn’t.” So, why did a tinge of disappointment dampen his mood? “I need coffee. How about you?”

“I could use a dose of caffeine.”

“There’s a convenience store about a quarter mile ahead.” The road curved right, and the country store came into view. The small, boxy cinderblock building had seen better days. Good thing he wasn’t trying to impress Skylar. First, he’d taken her to a pancake house for dinner, and now breakfast would consist of generic coffee and a grab-and-go snack. “It’s not fancy, but it’ll get us through until we get to my place.”

“Your place?” The fatigue in her eyes vanished.

He rubbed a hand over his budding whiskers. “I need a shower and a few hours of sleep. You need a place to stay. Trinity Security’s safe house is in use, so my cabin’s the best option we have.”

“I thought you didn’t invite women to spend the night.”

“Sarah and Lily are there. We won’t be alone.”

“They won’t mind?”

“Not at all. Sarah could probably use another woman to talk to.” He needed to get her money back as soon as possible so she could resume her life. And now that he had the necessary password, he was closer than ever. As soon as Skylar was tucked away, he’d be free to finish this once and for all.

With renewed purpose, Slade turned into the store’s parking lot. A rusty blue compact car and a faded orange pick-up truck sat out front. He parked near the back. He had no reason to believe Barnes would be headed in this direction, but he didn’t want to take any unnecessary risks. “While we’re stopped, I’m going to switch the plates back to the original.”

“I’m glad you’ve got the legal right to change them.

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