“He’s also in jail charged with two counts of attempted murder. He’s been denied bail,” Brian replied.
“But with his money, power, and the best lawyers, he could get off.”
He wrapped his arm around her waist. “I’m here now and nothing is going to happen to you. Thinking he might try to buy his way out of the current charges, I checked on your ex-husband’s business dealings. When I’m done exposing all his illegal activities, I think he’ll be in prison for the rest of his life.”
“My crusading husband,” she said pecking him on the cheek. “I’m glad you’re returning to investigative journalism. That’s where you belong.” Her smile faded to a frown. “I love you. Promise me you’ll be careful. The man’s ruthless.”
“Don’t worry. I can take care of myself and you.”
The passionate kiss that followed left her breathless.
“I’m proud of you, Angie,” he said. “You’ve faced your fears and conquered them.”
“Why do you think that?”
“You stood up to a man who pursued you for far too long.”
“You are making much too much of my actions. He could have killed us both.”
“Have more faith in yourself, honey.” He planted another kiss on her lips.
“I’m trying.”
“I’ll never give up on you. You should never give up on yourself.” He hesitated. “I did some research on Tucker. He had no military training beyond a brief stint in the Army.”
“So my so-called psychic abilities failed me.”
“No, I think you intentionally blocked your psychic power. You feared making a mistake by providing the authorities with misinformation. You didn’t want that responsibility after what happened to Tucker’s son.”
Was Brian right? It made sense.
“And don’t forget it’s because of your vision that I rescued you and Polly.”
“Polly,” she said, tears filling her eyes. “Will I ever see her again? If only my daughter listened to me.”
“Give it time, Angie. Susan did reply to our wedding invitation. She didn’t have to.”
“But she didn’t come.”
He shook his head. “My dear sweet Angie. As I said just give it some time. Things between you will work out.”
“I hope you’re right.”
“Of course I’m right.” He grinned and squeezed her tight, once more kissing her. “You and I are going to make a good team, Angie Martin Murphy.”
“Don’t start with that Martin/Murphy duo crime team again.”
“I won’t. It’s now Murphy and Murphy.”
“You are incorrigible,” she said kissing him.
“I know. That’s what you love about me. That plus my charming ways, freckles, and amazing green eyes.”
“You are quite full of yourself.”
“Never,” he said. “I think we should continue this conversation below deck.”
“Or maybe not talk at all,” she teased. As she slipped into bed next to her husband a brief image flashed through her mind. A little boy with hair the color of Brian’s danced in the surf. Their child, she thought. She touched her stomach sensing the seed already planted. Maybe it was time to see what else she could do psychically.
A word about the author...
The daughter of a military man, Joan Beth Erickson developed a keen interest in travel at an early age. Combining this love with a degree in journalism, she eventually became a travel writer and editor. Now she enjoys weaving the exotic destinations she’s visited into novels packed with suspense and romance.
She lives in the mountains of Northern California with her husband, and a talkative cockatiel pet bird named “Paddy.”
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright
Praise for Joan Beth Erickson
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
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