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“Dinner?”
“That’s what I said.”
“I don’t think my boyfriend would appreciate that.”
“So you’re not single? You’re seeing someone?”
“Yes.”
Sometimes my lies came out so beautifully. How could I deny the talent? Besides, didn’t he have a family to worry about?
The disappointment in his eyes stopped my next breath. I didn’t expect the sudden clench around my heart, either. The precinct door opened, and I thanked the lord for some air.
We turned to the entry at the same time. A blonde bombshell was pacing down the hall like it was a catwalk.
It was her. The woman from Colorado.
Her long, flowing dress clung to her delicate curves, and her hair fluttered in the draft. Her earrings matched the diamond tips in her long nails, and the purse matched her shoes. I rarely noticed such details, but it was hard not to notice hers.
“There you are, Fox. I can’t believe they impounded your Bentley. We’re running late, and I have the car running, but I’m going to sue whoever is responsible for this.”
That would be me. I normally didn’t stoop to begging, but I would if it meant I’d keep this job.
She hooked her arm underneath his, but he peeled her clingy fingers off one by one. What was her name again?
“Thanks for coming, Tiffany.”
Right. Tiffany.
“Ms. Tiffany, I’m sorry for keeping Mr. Silver so long—”
“You’re the one who did this?” She eyed my badge. “Officer Young?”
“Yes,” I turned to James. I’d rather swallow my pride here than have Tiffany sue me. “I should have never arrested you. I’m sorry.”
His chin lifted, and he winked. “My offer stands, Officer Young. We have a lot to talk about. Have dinner with me.”
Tiffany took hold of his hand and pulled him toward the door. “Come on, Fox. We don’t want to be late.”
He stopped, retreated a few steps, and pointed with his finger like he was giving a lecture. “The gun is not the only thing you were wrong about, Laura.”
Sergeant Dwight came up from behind me. “I left my wife’s homemade cough drops on your desk. I hope your little boy feels better soon, Laura.”
My lashes flipped full open while James’s eyes tightened at the corners.
“Ahem, thank you. I’ve got to go.”
I darted to the back room and waited until James Silver, aka Fox Silver, aka my son’s secret father, had left with his baby mama.
CHAPTER 2
JAMES
Igripped the steering wheel, carefully turning at the corner as Tiffany applied her lipstick in the mirror. The past ten days of doctor visits had me on edge, and I was sick of letting life run me down. This morning, I expected answers.
“Thanks for picking us up.” She flipped the visor back into its position.
The girls sat in the back seat. Laila held her favorite teddy bear underneath her arm, and her sister stared blankly out the window. Kensi’s pale-yellow skin worsened daily, and I prayed Dr. Hippo would have the answers and solutions that I didn’t.
