Page 43 of Goodnight, Sinners

“Why would I follow you? You aren’t on Interpol’s radar.”

“Maybe you wanted me to lead you to Jozef?” She was bewildered. She had definitely seen this man. His eyes had been on her. He must be lying.

“Why would I have needed you to lead me to Jozef?” His eyes had gone blank once more and his voice was neutral, as if he didn’t care about what he was saying. “He was already in custody when I first arrived in Prague more than a year ago. Then he was pardoned, no longer a target.”

“That’s not true,” Shaun charged. “Interpol is different from local police. You might still be after him and I would have led you right to him.”

Jozef tapped her shoulder and when she looked up, he shook his head and signed,he knew where I was. I wasn’t trying to hide. He wouldn’t have needed you to lead him to me.

Frustration welled up inside her. “Then why were you following me?” She turned her accusing glare back on the man sitting across from her.

“Dasha.”

It was Havel who spoke.

“What about Dasha?”

“She was at the Christmas market and she was probably watching you when we met in front of your hotel. She must’ve followed me when I was dropping off your plane tickets.” Havel stared down at the other man, his face carved of granite. “Dasha Koba would make a nice trophy for Interpol, especially if you could’ve gotten her to flip on her husband.”

The air in the room crackled with tension, and Shaun realized exactly what she’d just stepped into. Two men, likely law enforcement, were in their home, essentially at Jozef’s mercy, while one of them was being forced to admit that he’d been surveilling the family.

“Is it true?” Shaun demanded.

Moreau nodded, his gaze locked with Jozef’s. He must’ve read death in Jozef’s expression, because the pulse in his throat began hammering and his eyelid twitched.

“I saved your wife.” It was clear he was attempting to get the mob boss to stand down before Jozef added to his injuries.

Shaun was confused. “You saved whose life?”

“Yours,” his gaze flickered to her. “Outside of the restaurant. During the shootout. You guys were sitting ducks in that car. I did my best to provide cover fire until help arrived.”

“You did a shitty job,” Havel growled. “We lost two men in that car.”

“But she survived.”

They remained silent for a few minutes until the other man who Shaun didn’t know spoke up. “I think we should be going.”

“I agree.” Havel looked like a boulder that was about ready to roll downhill, crushing everyone in its path. He looked confused, pissed and deadly.

The two men hurried from the mansion, leaving Havel, Jozef and Shaun by the front door. Jozef stared pointedly down at Shaun’s purse, then at the SUV in the driveway with its engine running and Cooper standing next to it with his arms crossed.

You were going somewhere?Jozef asked.

Shaun kissed him on the lips, a quick smack, before backing away so he couldn’t grab her and force her to stay. “I told you yesterday, I have a meeting at the hospital.” As his brows drew down in displeasure, she quickly added, “I have Cooper and two others to protect me. I’ve already talked to Dr. Cerný and cleared their presence in the hospital.”

Take two more,Jozef signed.

Shaun was so relieved he wasn’t going to back out of his agreement to let her go to the hospital that she quickly agreed. “I will. They’ll have to stay in the solarium though since they haven’t been cleared.”

Jozef ignored her amendment to his demand.Come straight home when you finish. I have a surprise for you.

Pleasure sizzled through her and she grinned up at him. He always gave her the best surprises.

“I’m having an early dinner with my mom.” As his brows did the angry thing, she added, “You told me I could see her any time I wanted. But don’t worry, I’ll be back in plenty of time for your surprise.”

Jozef stared at her, forcing her to hold his gaze. After a moment, he nodded.Go to your mother then, but don’t be late or I’ll come searching for you.

She couldn’t help herself. “What happens if you have to come find me?”

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