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Lara:See you then

Colby smiled when he saw all the emojis she put after her message. He made a reservation at the restaurant and began cleaning up his work area.

Chapter 9

Colby pulled up at Lara’s home with a frown. There were two police cars there. He forced his panic into the pit of his stomach as he climbed off his motorcycle and raced up the steps. The door was partially open. He knocked. “Lara?”

“It’s okay,” she said softly to someone. “Come in, Colby.”

He pushed the door open with his elbow. “What’s going on?” Colby saw Logan standing near Lara. At least he knew Logan from the club. Lara was sitting on her sofa with her aunt.

Logan walked over to him. “Keep your cool, Colby,” he said softly.

He frowned at Logan’s words. “Are you hurt?” Colby asked, leaning around Logan to stare at Lara.

“I’m not hurt.” She shook her head.

Colby looked at Logan. “Let’s step outside,” Logan said.

“Fine.” Colby didn’t like this, but he needed to know what was going on. He stepped out the door onto the stoop. “What the hell happened?”

“Lara isn’t hurt. Shaken but not hurt,” Logan said. “Someone broke into her home.”

“I can see how that could be upsetting, but four officers? What aren’t you saying?”

“That’s not for me to say. We’ve gotten our report, so we’ll leave.”

Colby nodded, and they returned inside. The four officers left. “Lara?” Colby opened his arms.

In an instant, she was in his embrace. “I’m so glad you’re here.”

“So am I,” Aunt Tammy said.

“Officer Wolfe said your house was broken into.” Once Colby got more information from Lara, he’d talk with Logan again.

“Yes.” A tremor shook her body. “This is crazy. The door was slightly open, but nothing was taken that I can see, and nothing is out of place, yet...”

“It’s a violation.” He glanced over his shoulder at the door. “How did they get in?”

“They had a key,” Aunt Tammy said.

“What?” Colby stared at Aunt Tammy.

“Aunt Tammy, we don’t know that.”

“Pshaw. How else did they get in? The door lock is intact as well as the windows, and your alarm was off.”

“I could have forgotten to activate it this morning,” Lara said.

“Not likely,” Aunt Tammy muttered.

“Are you okay, Aunt Tammy?” Colby asked, but he agreed with her. Lara was meticulous about her alarm.

“I’m fine. I was at my ladies group. They knew I wouldn’t be home.” She stood. “I’ll head home now that you’re here.”

“Hold on,” Colby said. He pushed Lara to arm’s length. “Will you be okay while I check out your aunt’s place?”

“Yes.” Her voice was soft.

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