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I leaned against the wall. Should I go back to work? Or go to Pepper?
The pull was strong in her direction. She already had enough to deal with before I came into the picture. I hated to be uncertain. But I truly didn’t know if it would do her more harm than good if I went to help her.
Damned if I do, and damned if I don’t.
As I wheeled out of the parking garage onto East Fifty-sixth Street, I glanced behind me. A black car eased away from the curb into traffic. It looked eerily similar to the one I’d seen at the fire yesterday.
I checked the rearview mirror every few seconds. The car maintained a safe distance behind me.
I turned.
It turned.
I pulled over.
It pulled over.
Once again, my father made the decision for me. I cruised back to the firehouse. I was only an hour late for my shift.
One question pounded in my brain.
Why did he care what I did?
It couldn’t simply be power or control. If he’d wanted a relationship with me, he’d had more than enough opportunities to repair that over the years. Up until this point, I’d have been willing to hear him out if he’d have shown any sign of remorse.
I’d be wary. But willing.
No longer.
I didn’t bother with a turn signal when I hung a left into the lot behind the fire station. The car rolled past as if it were any ordinary vehicle.
Was he in there?
Had he known I’d come to him? Shit. What if he thought Pepper had told me about the inspector?
I parked, grabbed my phone, and fired off a text.
Can you keep eyes on GP?
Daniel responded in seconds.
Already on it.
I sagged in relief. At least someone would be there to watch over them, even if it couldn’t be me.
I killed the engine and opened the door.
Buzz. Buzz. Buzz.
I checked the incoming call and did a double take. Cassano’s name splashed across the screen.
My finger shook as I swiped to answer.
“Teague? It’s Ellen Cassano.”
I dropped my head back until it hit the headrest.
“Hey.” Guilt harpooned me in the chest. Why hadn’t I already called his wife to offer my condolences? Because I’d been too consumed with myself.
