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“I’ll see what my partner has and get back to you, Detective.” She nodded to Heath and moved to join the officer who was still talking to Ryan.
“You haven’t had any fights with anyone recently, no angry customers, business contacts?” Heath asked. “Anyone who’d want to hurt you?”
“No.” She couldn’t think of a single person who’d want to break in on purpose. “And surely there’s got to be easier places to burgle than this building?”
Judging from the frown on Heath’s face, he agreed.
A thought pushed through the fog in her head. “Adam rang Nitro and Ryan?”
Heath nodded. “Seth passed their numbers to us, remember?”
Seth. She reached out to grab Heath’s hands. “I have to call him. He’ll get a message and worry.”
Heath grimaced. “That ship’s sailed, luv. I’m betting Adam’s on the phone to him right now. Seth will likely be calling you any second. Adam will be here within the next twenty minutes. He’s bunking at my place.”
Just as Heath finished, her phone buzzed. Caller ID said Seth. She tapped her phone. “Seth, I’m okay. Just a bit of excitement for my Saturday night.”
“Harper, tell me Heath’s there with you?” Seth’s voice was strained with worry.
“He’s right here in front of me.” She gave a small smile to Heath, who nodded and rose, heading to Nitro and giving her some privacy.
Seth’s sigh sounded loud in her ear. “Sweetness, when Adam called—” He broke off.
“I know, but the guy didn’t get a hand on me.”
Seth’s curse was muffled as he moved the phone. “Tell me what happened.”
She gave a quick recount, ending with, “Nitro rushed down and the jerk punched him. He fell and cut his head. The paramedics are here now, checking him over.” She glanced over at her friend, who now sported a big square bandage on his forehead.
“Jesus, I’m fucking sorry this happened. I don’t know why you were targeted, but I promise we’ll get whoever is responsible, and the bastard will pay,” Seth vowed, his voice dangerously low.
“It’s not your fault.” She closed her eyes, hoping he believed her. “Please don’t blame yourself.”
“Forget that. I’m not what’s important here. You are.” Seth voice turned harder, commanding.
“We can’t assume tonight’s intruder is the same one who’s attacked us online.” Likely, yes, but nothing was certain.
“True, and Adam’s checking all possible scenarios, but for now, we’re guessing everything’s connected.”
His reasoning made sense.
“Do me a favor, Harper.” Seth asked. “Call Jinx. I don’t want you staying there tonight.”
She gave a mirthless laugh. “Truthfully, I don’t think I’ll get any more sleep tonight.”
“Your building’s entry doors—front and back—are going to be replaced either tomorrow or Monday, and until then, I don’t want you staying there another night.”
She straightened in her chair, resistance stiffening her muscles until reality kicked in. Even with her security measures, the prowler had managed to gain access. “Good point. I’ll call Jinx.” Any discussion on enhanced security to her building could happen tomorrow. Right now, she sensed Seth was holding onto his control by a thin thread. The same one she was clinging to as well.
“I’ll be there as early as I can tomorrow morning,” Seth assured her.
“But you had meetings lined up for Sunday morning.”
“Meetings can be rescheduled. You take priority.”
Tears pricked the back of her eyes. She blinked against the burning sensation and cleared her throat. “I’ll text you Jinx’s number just so you have it on hand. But I’m not leaving until I find out what’s happening with Nitro.”
“Fair enough. I’ll be phoning Nitro and Ryan myself to say thanks. And Adam was contacting Dillon after me, so don’t leave until he’s there to drive you to Jinx’s place.”
