Page 92 of Whispers of You
“I’d appreciate it if you would.”
“I left a girl behind when I took off.”
Bruce arched a brow.
“And not just any girl. The one who makes everything settle when you’re around her. The one who gives you peace and a safe place to let everything go.”
“Been married three times.” Bruce’s eyes flashed as he spoke. “I know better than most that what you’re describing there is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing. Something you’d be a fool to let go of.”
“I was a fool. I hurt her. I’m trying to make it right. Want to prove to her that I’m in it for the long haul. And I missed my family. I missed these mountains. It’s time for me to come home for good. And I can’t imagine a better job to have while doing that.”
Bruce huffed out a breath, leaning back in his chair. “Hell. The job’s yours if you want it.”
I grinned so widely that I probably looked a little deranged. “Romantic at heart, aren’t you?”
He laughed. “I’m going to tell my wife you said that. And I’m going to tell her that little story of yours because it’s gonna make her get all nostalgic about our story. Might even convince her to slow dance with me tonight.”
“Sounds like you found the right one in the end.”
“I did.” Bruce stood, extending a hand. “Now you make sure you do, too. I’ll email over the paperwork. We’ll run your prints and all that jazz, but I don’t expect there’ll be a problem.”
“Been background checked more times than I can count.” And the truth was, if I’d wanted to hide anything in my past, I could’ve done that, too.
“Then you start in two weeks.”
My brows lifted at that. I thought for sure he’d want me to start tomorrow.
“It’ll give Law a chance to catch the son of a bitch who’s terrorizing people in your neck of the woods.”
“I appreciate that, sir.”
“Call me Bruce. And remind Law that he’s got my people whenever he needs them.”
I shook his hand. “I know we’re both grateful.”
We said our goodbyes, and I made my way out of the sheriff’s station, texting as I went.
Me:How’s everything at home?
A reply flashed on my screen as I climbed into my SUV.
Cricket:Grae and I called for strippers. I wouldn’t come home anytime soon.
I barked out a laugh. Apparently, my every thirty-minute check-ins hadn’t gone unnoticed.
Me:Hope you had the officers check them for weapons first.
Cricket:It was a little awkward since the strippers were dressed as cops.
I shook my head.
Me:I’ll be home in about thirty.
Cricket:I’m heading into work. The non-stripper cops are driving me.
Damn. I’d forgotten that Wren was working the later shift today.
Me:Okay. I’ll pick you up at two. I’m gonna stop by and see my parents on the way home and then I’ll take Shadow for a run.
