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“She’s at the sorority house again. They’re having some sort of soirée tonight with a bunch of frat boys.”
His jaw tightened, and he wanted to punch something. Cate could take care of herself, but these late night excursions weren’t smart. “Make sure she doesn’t get herself into trouble.”
“You know I’ll take care of her.”
He did. Scott was a great guy. One of their best. Of course, they only hired the best so all their bodyguards were top-notch, but among them he wouldn’t ask anyone other than those he’d trust with his own life to watch over Cate.
He glanced at his watch. Only eleven. Grace would be up. She picked up on the first ring. “How’s everything going with Victoria Mae?”
“Don’t ask.”
He frowned. “Too late. I already did.”
“I caught her sneaking out of her bedroom window an hour ago.”
“Sneaking out to see a boy?”
“Claims that’s not the case. Said her sister needed her. Asked her to come a week ago, but she hasn’t been able to make it to Philadelphia without getting caught.”
“At least we’re doing something right. Don’t let that girl out of your sight.” Emmaline was in the accelerated masters program for psychology at U of P. He couldn’t imagine why she’d ask her little sister to sneak out of the house. The explanation had to be bogus. Made up on the spot by a spoiled teenager. “Did she say why her sister wanted her to come?”
“She wasn’t sure, but said Emmaline sounded frightened. She asked her to bring some book from her father’s desk.”
He walked to the windows and stared out over the city. “I’m in Philadelphia. I’ll check in on Emmaline.”
“Thanks. I’m going to have to let Judge Swisher know what’s going on when he arrives tomorrow, but it’ll be far better if you can confirm that his eldest daughter is safe first.”
“Stay alert. I’ll get back in touch before I call it a night.”
Technically, they weren’t providing security for Emmaline, but George was a regular client, and a friend of Gavin’s father, so taking a few minutes to confirm his daughter’s safety was the least he could do. The only problem was he had no idea where she was supposed to be staying, but he was sure Cate would. He called Scott back. “Cate still at that fraternity thing or did she head back to her apartment?”
“Actually…”
“Actually what?”
“She’s sneaking around inside one of the faculty offices as we speak.”
“She’s doing what? Why didn’t you stop her?”
“I’m supposed to be invisible unless she is in physical danger, or did you forget that part?”
“Text me the location. I’m on my way.”
His phone alerted him to an incoming call as he approached the building. Pierce. “What’s up?”
“I have some preliminary information on that sorority.”
“Shoot.”
“They’re lined to the fraternity, Xi Zeta Gamma. A few minor scandals, but nothing unusual for a sorority.”
“Thanks. Keep digging. I want anything you find on either group. They must be into something, and I want to know what it is.”
Chapter Five
CateglaredatGavinfrom her seat across the table at the fifties style diner. Few patrons were out this late, so they practically had the place to themselves. He sipped his coffee. Not bad for diner coffee. Surprisingly robust.
“I told you that I don’t need a babysitter”
