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JESS
Then let her choose what she wants to do with that information.
In all her innocence, Hazel lacked the self-preservation to stay away from me. I doubted she’d make the appropriate choice. And if last night told me anything, I was done pushing her away.
JESS
But don’t take too long. She’s got a hot date tonight. Don’t let someone else sweep her off her feet.
Hell no!
The anger I thought I’d banked the night before roared back. I shoved myself upright, forgetting the aches and pains from sleeping on the damn floor. Another round of texts came through. I growled, ready to tell Jess to cancel the damn date.
TERRI
I’d apologize for the early morning text, but knowing you, you’re already awake.
I grunted. My godfather knew me well.
JARETH
I’m awake.
TERRI
My source at the prison slipped me some information yesterday.
My heart stuttered, and my jaw clenched. Was this the lead we’d been waiting for? His informants must have gotten something from the Sultons.
TERRI
There was a guy, Bill, that worked at the factory when your dad and I did. They hung out sometimes. The Sultons mentioned him in passing, making it sound like he might know something. He’s living in Bali now.
JARETH
I’ll book a flight today.
TERRI
It might be nothing, Jareth. I don’t want you to get your hopes up.
JARETH
It’s the first lead in a while. I need to take it.
TERRI
I know. Message me when you get there, and I’m here to help if you need it.
JARETH
Thanks. I appreciate it.
With renewed purpose I strode to my bedroom. My aches and pains were forgotten as I made a mental list of everything that needed to be done before I left this morning. An idea formed. I could kill two birds with one stone by taking Hazel with me. She’d have to cancel her date and I’d have her all to myself for a week or two while I figured out what to do next.
I tapped the number I knew by heart, planning to reach out to Amelia. Before I left, in addition to the travel plans, I had one more call to make and a date to break.
CHAPTER 12
