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He would allow her to change the subject for a few minutes.
“Well, that was just a test run. I think the captain knew if he didn’t let me participate then he’d have to throw me in a jail cell to keep me contained,” he grumbled. A deep chuckle escaped him. “The captain has been trying to get me to join a team and move up in rank.”
“That’s amazing, Dallas!” Candi wrapped her arms around him and squeezed tight. “I can’t think of a better man to promote.”
Dallas grew serious again. No matter what, it still bothered him that she’d packed a bag and had intended to leave while he was gone.
“So you weren’t leaving because you thought I’d fail in protecting you?” he asked. He took her hand in his and brought it to his lips.
“No, Dallas. I left because I am a mess and I come with a lot of baggage. For everything you’ve been through, you need someone who doesn’t come with drama.”
Dallas stared into Candi’s dark pools. He leaned in close to her, needing to taste her sweet lips again.
Candi jumped away when the door opened. The captain and Belkin returned.
“Is this your bag?” Belkin asked, settling the dark bag on the table in front of Candi.
“Yes, it is.” She pulled it across the table and stood from her chair.
Dallas stood along with her, watching her body sway slightly.
“Here he is,” she announced, holding Larry up for all to see.
“Mind if I see him?”
Worry crossed her face.
“I promise, I’ll be gentle.”
She nodded and handed the stuffed bear to him. Dallas took it and immediately flipped the bear over. She ran his hands along it before seeing out-of-place stitches.
“Bingo,” he murmured. Reaching down into his cargo pants, he pulled out a pocket knife. Trying not to damage her bear, he slid the knife underneath the thread.
All eyes in the small room were on him.
He tossed his knife down on the table and tugged open the little compartment.
“What the…?” Candi’s soft words faded.
Dallas pulled out a junk drive and tossed it on the table.
“Is this what you are looking for?” he asked.
The captain scooped it up and nodded to Candi. “Ms. Jennings, you are free to go.”
Epilogue
Candi stepped out onto the patio and smiled. It was a beautiful day to spend outside. It wasn’t too hot, and she wanted to enjoy lounging around on her day off while her husband grilled. Sitting on the chaise, she tossed her towel at the foot of the chair. Dressed in her two-piece bathing suit, she eyed the pool. She’d wait for Dallas to come out to see if he needed any help before she jumped into the water.
She glanced down at the diamonds that lined the two bands on her ring finger on her left hand and sighed.
She still had to get used to being married again.
Six months of wedded bliss.
She and Dallas had tied the knot three days after he’d brought her home from the police station. They both realized how much they loved each other and never wanted to be apart again.
It didn’t take long at all for them to find somewhere to get married.
