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required to finish your internship with them. William gripped the rail lining the footboard at the end of the bed. His large knuckles turn white. He might be the oldest male member of the family, but he had no right to treat her like a child. In truth, I finished all of the requirements listed in my contract last week. She fidgeted on the arm of Scott s chair. Then why in dragon s lair, didn t you just come home? he barked. Then you wouldn t be in this mess. His irritated tone hit a chord that spiked her anger. She rose and pointed a finger at him. Because I had important work to do, and I couldn t afford to abandon it. I know you weren t happy with me for not calling every week and for delaying my visits home. But don t you see No, Syndetic wasn t forcing me to stay. I was under a great deal of stress and was frustrated 75 Anita Philmar because I couldn t find the answers they wanted. She lowered her hand. But I knew the moment Jake arrived, that you sent him and I d have to leave. I let him sneak me off campus so I could avoid the exit interview and length of red tape with my advisor. Madame Blake hates me. She stepped forward until she was almost nose to nose with William. If you want to blame someone. Blame yourself. Sarah, Jake s tone raked against her nerves. He didn t believe her, so she ignored his plea. Why did they think she wouldn t fulfill her obligation to Syndetic? She shoved passed William and started for the door, but he grabbed her arm. Sarah, this isn t a game. They re talking about having you arrested. For what? I haven t done anything! she yelled back. How about murder? a voice said from the doorway leading to the corridor. 76 Black Dragon s Heart Chapter Ten What? Jake tried to sit up, but a sharp pain lanced through his shoulder. He fell back against the cushions and took a deep breath. William s tall form blocked his view of the man by the door. Sarah took a step back, and Scott laid his arm around her waist. She swayed on her feet, and he supported her for a moment. Jake silently cursed the policeman who had entered the room. Where did he get off accusing Sarah of committing murder? Perkins, how can you accuse her of murder? She was trying to protect herself and Jake. William took charge and confronted the police chief. The gunman had already shot Jake. How could she know he wouldn t shoot her, too? That s your story. Some people believe there s a different one. Perkins walked into the room. The door closed, and Jake caught a glimpse of the police chief s bulky form. He stood next to the group at the end of his bed. Who? Cornerman? You know the man as well as I do, he loves to find faults with anyone who has dragon blood. Jake listened to William s argument but turned to Sarah to check on her reaction to this interrogation. Scott guided her back to the chair and directed her to sit. The crisp sweet smell of apples teased his senses, sending him an erotic message of lust his loins couldn t ignore. Yes, but the man pleads an excellent case. Jake s shooter, Charles Shore, worked for a security 77 Anita Philmar firm. They claim Syndetic International hired them to track down your sister and return her to her job. Syndetic reported to them Sarah had been abducted. So what you re saying is it s our word against theirs. William turned and asked in a soft voice, Sarah, did the man chasing you through the woods tell you he was there to help you? Jake s chest tightened with rage. Charles Shore hadn t tracked Sarah through the forest to save her from a kidnapper. He d been there to kill her. Jake knew a professional killer when he saw one. He didn t give me any warning, Jake said before Sarah replied. She turned. Her dark brown eyes stared at him without focusing. A frown marred her face, and a muscle under her left eye twitched. The grisly events of the day before were taking a toll on her. Sarah, Jake held out his hand. She blinked and turned to glare at Perkins. After he broke into Jake s cabin, I escaped out the bedroom window. She paused, eyebrows furrowing together as if trying to recall the sequence of events. I got to the corner of the house, and he started yelling at me. But I don t remember what he said. He fired a shot and hit a tree near me. I panicked and ran. What happened after you started to run? Perkins drew out a pad and jotted a few notes. Well. Sarah lowered her head. Her raven hair fell over her face, blocking her features from Jake s view. Her high level of anxiety filled the room with a unique fragrance. His cock swelled, and a shot of longing pulsed through his system like a live wire. He shifted in the bed, wanting to be closer to her, to reassure her, to touch her, to have her relieve the pain building in his loins. A low whisper of agony slipped from Jake because she sat too far away. 78 Black Dragon s Heart Scott laid a hand on her shoulder. Sarah, after you took off into the woods, where were you planning to go? [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |