Page 21 of Luck Be Mine
Adele puffed in disdain. “It’ll be appropriate punishment for even thinking that red regret would be helpful in your living room. Four more and we’re there.”
“Thank God. I’m going to collapse.”
“Not before we get you in the bedroom and in comfy sleep clothes with some pain medication.”
“I’m not sure I can get there.”
“Well, I forbid you to sleep on the velvet beast. At least Hunt has a good bed for you.”
“I say thanks for the bed every day when I don’t want to get up.” She fumbled for her key and handed it to Adele. The woman’s precise movements opened the door, eased her to the bedroom, and helped her sit on the bed.
“Don’t you fall back. Let me get your shoes off.”
“Hunt will be home any minute.” Cait’s eyes went closed. The fog over her brain settled hard, and she struggled to do as Adele asked.
“You’ll be asleep, honey. Here, swallow.” Two pills were shoved into her mouth, and a cup came to her lips. She swallowed the pills and couldn’t stay upright. She twisted onto her good side and collapsed.
“That was horrible. Don’t tell Hunt.”
“We’ll talk about all this later. I’m gonna tuck you in tight and you sleep. You did good work today, girl. Don’t you forget it.”
She let go.
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◊ Yes, I Have Your Back ◊
Hunt parked his truck in the apartment parking lot, irritation riding high. Questions and responses overhis talk with Stemmons crowded out all concerns. He tried not to bring work issues home, but his job didn’t fit well with those plans.
Out of his vehicle, he paused when Doogie pulled in beside him and parked hisblack truck with the same precision he had.
The man hustled to meet him. His civilian clothes meant he’d been home to shower and change. “Are you just getting home?”
Hunt frowned. “Yes. Got intercepted.”
“Mission?”
“No. What are you here for?”
“Checking my girl.” The man’s white teeth glowed in the gathering darkness.
“Your mother or my wife?”
“I can see my mama at home. Gotta check on Lucky Charm.”
“Those two women are thick as thieves. You know that, right?”
“How thick are thieves?” Doogie slapped him on the shoulder, laughter crinkling his face.
Hunt allowed a relaxed grin. “Inseparable. We need to be careful.”
His friend sobered. “Yeah, this might be a problem for everybody but them.”
“I’m glad Cait has her. Thanks for sharing.”
“You’re welcome. Let’s not get mushy. What delayed you?” He pulled down the tailgate of his truck and sat, patting the place next to him. “Come into my office.”
Hunt snorted. The man had all sorts of places he called his office. Some ofthem in live fire zones. “Stemmons. Ambushed me in the parking lot.”
