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“Where is she?”
“She’ll be here,” Jax soothed.
At last, he heard a car’s engine. Coming up the long road to the compound at a good clip. When her car rounded the last turn and he spotted her behind the wheel, he could’ve keeled over in relief, after all. She screeched to a halt, threw the car in park, shut off the ign
ition, and was out, running to meet him.
The look on his mate’s beautiful face, he’d never forget. Pure fear.
Micah met Jacee halfway, held out his arms. She barreled into him, nearly taking him off his feet, and he wrapped her up tight. Held her and kissed her hair, whispered comforting words as best he knew how. She was shaking from head to toe as she hugged him close, like she’d never let go.
“I was so scared,” she said, her voice breaking. “He was there. At first I thought I was imagining it, but then I saw the bedroom. He tore it to pieces!”
Oh, God. That could have been his mate. If she’d been home when the monster came, or if he’d waited for her.
“Shh, I’m here, baby. I’ve got you.”
“I feel so violated.”
“That’s exactly what he intended. We’re going to catch that son of a bitch,” Micah promised. “He’s had a fucking busy day, since he’s already tipped his hand once today.”
Leaning back some, she looked up into his face. “Really? What happened?”
He told her about the attack on the Cades, father and son. And the note blaming Micah left with Mr. Cade. About referencing Micah’s lab number.
“So it’s someone who knows you.” Her eyes were wide, more afraid than before, if possible. “This monster is killing and threatening you directly.”
“Yeah.” There was more. But now wasn’t the time to tell her about Nick’s horrible vision. Not with an audience. “Like I said, we’re going to get him.”
“Damn right.” She gestured toward the car. “I brought something that might help.”
“What’s that?”
“I think he tampered with some food in the fridge. Maybe your lab folks could run some tests on it?”
Nick walked up then and nodded. “They can, and if it’s been contaminated on purpose, they’ll be able to pinpoint the source, most likely.”
Jacee walked to the car, leaned in, and retrieved a plastic container. Then she brought it to Nick. “What should I do with it?”
“I’ll take it up to them. No worries. After I drop this off, Micah, Jax, and I are going to drive back to your place and pack what you need for the foreseeable future.”
Jacee’s shoulders drooped. She looked so forlorn, Micah pulled her against him again.
“You’re pulling rank, huh?” she asked.
“You bet. Until this twisted monster is caught, we’re closing ranks around you two.”
Micah hated it, for both of them, but he couldn’t blame the commander. He had to protect his people, and he couldn’t do that if they were miles away.
Micah turned to his mate. “Sweetheart, why don’t you go to my quarters and rest while we take care of the packing? You worked all day and then had a scare. Some sleep will do you good.”
“No. I don’t want to be alone, even though I’m not really alone in the compound,” she insisted. “I want to be with you. We can rest together, when we get back.”
“If you’re sure . . .”
“I am. Besides, there’s stuff a girl needs and she doesn’t want guys pawing through it.” She gave them a wan smile.
Jax rolled his eyes. “God forbid we should have to touch the girly stuff.”
