Dark Tide. Susan Sleeman
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Название: Dark Tide
Автор: Susan Sleeman
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Короткие любовные романы
Серия: Mills & Boon Love Inspired Suspense
isbn: 9781472073389
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“Of course. I’m glad to have help in protecting Gina,” Derrick said. “Before we go, we should discuss backtracking Jon’s and Quentin’s movements. If we can see where they’d been in the weeks before Jon’s death, it might give us a lead on how and where the log was transmitted.”
Ethan yawned and stretched his arms overhead. “I can dig into their cell phone and credit card bills first thing tomorrow.”
“Would be good if you got Quentin’s full financial picture to see if he needs money or if he’s received a large sum recently,” Derrick added.
Ethan nodded as another yawn escaped.
“Kat, can you call in favors from your Portland P.D. buds to get the official report for Jon’s accident?” Derrick faced Gina. “Kat’s a former Portland police officer and she still has contacts on the force.”
“Glad to.”
“Has anyone thought about this being related to the Coast Guard?” Dani asked. “Jon dealt with apprehending drug dealers on a daily basis. One of them could’ve wanted revenge.”
Gina’s eyes widened, and Derrick held up his hand to stem her concern. “That’s not something we need to worry about yet, but it’s an angle worth investigating.”
“I still have military connections,” Cole offered. “Let me see what I can dig up about Jon’s and Quentin’s military careers.”
Ethan yawned again. “Sounds like a good start.”
“Tired, old man?” Derrick teased.
“You try getting up with a baby every night and see if you’re not tired, too.”
“Bobby’s not sleeping through the night yet?” Gina asked.
“Not all the time.”
Gina launched into her past struggle to get Sophia on a regular schedule. For the first time since reconnecting with Gina, Derrick realized how tough being a single parent must be.
“Not that I don’t find the baby talk fascinating,” Luke said with a smirk, “but I’d like to take my wife home. So are we done here?”
Derrick nodded. “I’ll make San Diego flight arrangements for Kat, Gina and me. Hopefully I can get us on the first flight tomorrow. I’ll text everyone the time to be here to assist in her transport.”
“Which means, with your schedule obsession, everyone can arrive fifteen minutes later,” Kat said as she stood.
Derrick cast an irritated look at her. “Please don’t.”
“Lighten up. I was just kidding.” She squeezed his shoulder. “I’ll head home to pack and then come back to spend the night here as reinforcement.”
It was a logical decision to have both of them on hand at all times, but Derrick picked up on Kat’s hidden motive. She didn’t trust Derrick not to succumb to Gina’s charms tonight. Despite Kat’s heavy-handed approach, he didn’t mind having someone to run interference. “Then we’re good to go. We’ll keep in touch from San Diego by a daily video conference call unless anyone has urgent news to report.”
“Let’s get going before he changes his mind.” Luke tugged Dani to her feet.
“Night, all.” She headed for the door.
As Gina continued discussing babies with Ethan, Derrick watched Dani and Luke depart. He was glad Luke was a stand-up guy, and he wanted his sister to be happy. Really he did. But he missed the close relationship he’d had with her. Not a very manly thing to admit. But, come on. You go through life connected in a way no one can match, and suddenly that connection no longer matters compared with the new man in her life?
Or maybe you’re just miffed that you don’t have someone special in your life like everyone else in the family.
Was that why he’d been irritated for months? Not because they’d moved away from him, but because he couldn’t move forward himself? If only he knew how to change. He certainly didn’t want to let it continue to eat at him and make him miserable, but what other choice did he have?
He needed either to get over his commitment issues or stop wanting a wife and family. He didn’t have a clue how to accomplish either one. He’d have to be careful not to let his frustration over it distract him while he was in charge of keeping Gina safe.
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