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Dallas smirked, Cole snorted, but Dare’s expression held steady. “Let’s say I’ve got a lot of software.”
Sophia nodded. “Thanks to Dare’ssoftware, I got my baby girl back after she was kidnapped a few months ago.”
Toth had heard bits and pieces of the story, but it hadn’t occurred to him that the detective whose daughter had been kidnapped was the same detective Cole had fallen for. Toth’s muscles bunched at the thought of some scuzzy, trafficking cocksuckers getting their hands on a little girl. “Lionsgate?” He knew the answer but asked for Savannah’s benefit.
Sophia met his gaze. There was a heart-wrenching look in her golden eyes. “Yeah,” she said, her voice cracking. Cole smoothed his hand up and down her back and she relaxed. She turned and smiled at him. “I should say thanks to Dare’s software and you, of course.”
Cole didn’t smile. “I’d do it again in a fucking heartbeat.”
“I know,” she said. “I’m worried about when Bella starts dating in ten years.”
A smile cracked his older brother’s stoic expression. “Fuck.” He pinched the bridge of his nose. “She’s gonna hate me.”
Sophia leaned back on Cole’s shoulder. “Never. She adores you.”
“All right,” Toth broke in. “So Dare’s got software—what kind?”
“Facial recognition,” Dare answered. “I’m also able to hack into street and surveillance cameras. The last location I had on Brett was at a motel downtown. Seaside Inn.”
Toth shot a glance at Savannah. “Any reason why he’d go there?”
Her lips turned down in a frown. “Nope. Probably just hiding out is my guess.”
“We’ll start there.” Cole stood and deposited Sophia on her feet. “Dallas and Toth, you ready?”
“I’ll swing by Dare’s and check on the status of Lach’s phone,” Dallas said.
Dare nodded. “Probably won’t be done yet, but go for it.”
“I want to see Danny after we go to the motel.” Toth picked up his phone and put it in his pocket. The weight of his 9mm at the small of his back assured him of its presence.
Savannah’s hot glare singed his cheek. He met her eyes. Agitation shot from her electric greens. He caught her hand and pulled her to him, not giving a damn that everyone in the room was watching. “What’s the matter?”
“I want to come.” Her eyelashes lowered. “Ineedto come.”
Christ. He wanted her to be able to face her demons. Didn’t want to take that from her, goddammit. But they were moving in on a situation they hadn’t prepared for. They had no idea how many men would be with Brett. He couldn’t jeopardize her safety. “I’m sorry.” He knew the words were flimsy and would do nothing to ease her pain.
She turned away. “It’s fine.”
“No, it’s not.” His knuckles coasted over the smooth satin of her cheek. “But I need to keep you safe.”
She wrapped her arms around his waist and pressed her cheek to his sternum. Cupping the back of her head, he inhaled the calming scent of jasmine.
“Be careful,” she said.
He snorted. “You don’t have to worry about me.”
She fit a strand of hair behind her ear. “Probably not, but I’d prefer you don’t die.”
He brushed his lips over hers and then brought his mouth to hover at her ear. “Not a chance. You and I are nowhere near done.” He pulled away and watched a tantalizing blush creep up her face.
She sent a nervous gaze around the room, but electricity still arced between them. He wasn’t lying. There were a million fucking things that needed sorting out in his head when it came to Savannah, but whether he’d get back into bed with her wasn’t one of them.
“Stay put.” He winked and followed Cole and Dallas to the door. Before leaving, he looked back. Savannah stood with her hands clamped in front of her. The color in her cheeks matched that of her lips, and all he wanted to do was grab her and drag her to the bedroom.
First things first.
“We’ll be fine,” Sophia called, as she waved.
