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Authors: Dani-Lyn Alexander
Tags: Suspense, Contemporary
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You have statements from my guards, and I’ve been over this three times already. I’ll make myself available whenever you need me, but I have to go now.”
The detective shook hands with Cole and Cole’s father before handing them his business card. “Do you think the other two individuals pose a threat to you?”
Cole shrugged. “I really have no idea, however at this point I’m taking everything more serious.”
His father joined him at the hospital. Cole had to keep his father close until everyone within the company was investigated. He didn’t think anyone would go after his father, but they had underestimated Hector, and Cole wasn’t about to chance anyone else getting hurt.
Bob was out of surgery and sleeping. Tubes ran into his arms and nose, wires were attached to his chest, and a monitor beeped a steady rhythm beside the bed. The doctor said Bob would make a full recovery. While the doctor’s diagnosis gave Cole some relief, he was still worried.
“I want security assigned to Bob, Dad.”
“No problem. Most of the guys are in the waiting room downstairs anyway. I’ll have them set up a schedule. What about you? We should have Andy watch your back.”
Cole nodded. “Have him meet us at the car. There’s something I have to take care of.”
Chapter Eleven
The ringing of the doorbell woke Ashleigh from a fitful sleep. Thinking Lindsay was bringing Savannah home, Ashleigh quickly flipped the blankets to the side and swung her legs off the edge of the bed before realizing her mother was already up and would let them in. She jumped in the shower, the warm spray pouring over her easing the tension knotting her muscles.
She didn’t want to think of Cole, yet it seemed difficult to keep him out of her thoughts. Ashleigh definitely had feelings for him. Before last night, she even entertained thoughts of having a future with him. To consider a permanent relationship with Cole after he lied to her was pointless. For all she knew he wasn’t interested in pursuing anything serious with her anyway. She didn’t know if she’d ever be able to trust him again. Trust was a huge issue. It would be hard, if not impossible to regain her confidence in him.
She stepped out of the shower and wrapped a large towel around her, then stood before the mirror and stared at her reflection. The dark circles beneath her eyes were evidence of her exhaustion. She ran her fingers through her wet hair and slipped a flowered sundress over her head. Not bothering with make-up, she forced a smile to hide her distress and headed downstairs to get a hug from her daughter.
When Ashleigh walked into the kitchen, the smile faded from her lips. Cole and an older man were sitting at the table with her mother, eating pancakes. She shot her mother a glare, hoping to convey the word traitor in her stare, but her mother’s eyes were dancing with amusement. Ashleigh leaned against the counter and crossed her arms over her chest.
What was Cole doing here? He still wore the clothes he’d had on last night, though they were now wrinkled, and his normally clean shaven face was shadowed with growth. For a brief moment she had the urge to wrap her arms around him and reassure him that everything would be all right. She fought that urge.
“What are you doing here?” She finally found her voice to speak.
“I was explaining to your mother what happened last night, and apologizing for placing you in harm’s way. I would never intentionally put you in any kind of danger. I’m so sorry, Ashleigh.” Cole stood and slowly approached her. He placed his hand on the small of her back, the warmth of his hand burning a hole through the fabric of her dress, her skin, and through her body to the very core. He guided her to the table and pulled out a chair.
“Dad, this is Ashleigh.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ashleigh. Though I’m sorry it couldn’t have been under more pleasant circumstances.” Mr. Bronson took her hand in both of
The detective shook hands with Cole and Cole’s father before handing them his business card. “Do you think the other two individuals pose a threat to you?”
Cole shrugged. “I really have no idea, however at this point I’m taking everything more serious.”
His father joined him at the hospital. Cole had to keep his father close until everyone within the company was investigated. He didn’t think anyone would go after his father, but they had underestimated Hector, and Cole wasn’t about to chance anyone else getting hurt.
Bob was out of surgery and sleeping. Tubes ran into his arms and nose, wires were attached to his chest, and a monitor beeped a steady rhythm beside the bed. The doctor said Bob would make a full recovery. While the doctor’s diagnosis gave Cole some relief, he was still worried.
“I want security assigned to Bob, Dad.”
“No problem. Most of the guys are in the waiting room downstairs anyway. I’ll have them set up a schedule. What about you? We should have Andy watch your back.”
Cole nodded. “Have him meet us at the car. There’s something I have to take care of.”
Chapter Eleven
The ringing of the doorbell woke Ashleigh from a fitful sleep. Thinking Lindsay was bringing Savannah home, Ashleigh quickly flipped the blankets to the side and swung her legs off the edge of the bed before realizing her mother was already up and would let them in. She jumped in the shower, the warm spray pouring over her easing the tension knotting her muscles.
She didn’t want to think of Cole, yet it seemed difficult to keep him out of her thoughts. Ashleigh definitely had feelings for him. Before last night, she even entertained thoughts of having a future with him. To consider a permanent relationship with Cole after he lied to her was pointless. For all she knew he wasn’t interested in pursuing anything serious with her anyway. She didn’t know if she’d ever be able to trust him again. Trust was a huge issue. It would be hard, if not impossible to regain her confidence in him.
She stepped out of the shower and wrapped a large towel around her, then stood before the mirror and stared at her reflection. The dark circles beneath her eyes were evidence of her exhaustion. She ran her fingers through her wet hair and slipped a flowered sundress over her head. Not bothering with make-up, she forced a smile to hide her distress and headed downstairs to get a hug from her daughter.
When Ashleigh walked into the kitchen, the smile faded from her lips. Cole and an older man were sitting at the table with her mother, eating pancakes. She shot her mother a glare, hoping to convey the word traitor in her stare, but her mother’s eyes were dancing with amusement. Ashleigh leaned against the counter and crossed her arms over her chest.
What was Cole doing here? He still wore the clothes he’d had on last night, though they were now wrinkled, and his normally clean shaven face was shadowed with growth. For a brief moment she had the urge to wrap her arms around him and reassure him that everything would be all right. She fought that urge.
“What are you doing here?” She finally found her voice to speak.
“I was explaining to your mother what happened last night, and apologizing for placing you in harm’s way. I would never intentionally put you in any kind of danger. I’m so sorry, Ashleigh.” Cole stood and slowly approached her. He placed his hand on the small of her back, the warmth of his hand burning a hole through the fabric of her dress, her skin, and through her body to the very core. He guided her to the table and pulled out a chair.
“Dad, this is Ashleigh.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ashleigh. Though I’m sorry it couldn’t have been under more pleasant circumstances.” Mr. Bronson took her hand in both of
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