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Anger surged off Joshua like flames. Pulling me up from the couch, he wrapped a protective arm around me and headed toward the door. Detective Pruett rounded the corner from the kitchen, his expression wrinkled in confusion.
“What about her drink?” he asked, striding up next to us.
Joshua grabbed the glass and hurled it across the room. As it shattered against the fireplace, glass, ice, and vodka rained down over the carpet.
“You either find that fucker, or I will,” he snarled. “Get a team in here to sweep for bugs; her house is infested. Walker is listening to every word and watching every move we make.”
“Fuck. Get her out of here,” Pruett growled before storming toward the front door.
“Come on, baby. I’ve got your things in the car. Let’s go,” Joshua whispered.
My phone dinged once again, but he ignored it and led me out of the house and into the passenger seat of my car. Once behind the wheel, Joshua leaned over and fastened my seatbelt before flipping open my purse and grabbing my keys.
“Are you going to read what he sent?”
“No. All I want to do right now is get you someplace safe.”
“Are we going back to Chicago?”
“Yes. But Davis isn’t going to find you. Trust me,” Joshua vowed as he turned the key in the ignition.
I placed my hand on his. “I do trust you. I know you’ll keep me safe.”
He softened, and a satisfied smile spread over his face.
“You bet your sexy ass I will.”
He handed me back my phone. “Here, call Savannah. She’s worried. Tell her we’ll be home in a few days.”
“Days?”
“We’re driving to Chicago. Davis will be expecting us to fly. If we’re lucky, Chicago PD will find him at the airport long before we leave the state. We’re going home.”
Home. The way he said the word filled me with warmth.
Staring at the blank screen of my cell phone, I didn’t want to look at the unread message, but the conviction laced in Joshua’s oath gave me strength and courage.
Unknown: That’s right, fuck face. Bring her back home to ME. To a REAL man, you pansy assed prick.
“Joshua, Davis knows we’re headed to Chicago.”
“Good. Now call Savannah, little one. Let her know she doesn’t need to worry anymore.”
Joshua peeled out of the driveway and raced up the street as I dialed up Sanna. The Bluetooth engaged and her fragile ‘hello’ came through the car speakers. As soon as she heard my voice, she burst into tears, and Dylan ended up taking the phone from her.
“Mellie, don’t worry. We’ll take good care of Sanna. She’s just scared and worried about you.”
“So am I. But I know we’re going to be fine. Please tell her not to worry, Dylan.”
“I will. Tell Joshua we’ve been in touch with Ian, and we’re getting things squared away on this end.”
“I’m right here on speaker phone,” Joshua confirmed. “Thanks, I appreciate it.”
“What do you mean?” I asked, utterly confused.
“I’ll explain later,” Joshua replied cryptically.
“No problem. Hey, Mellie, just stick close to him. He knows what he’s doing.”
