blue streak and madder than a wet hen that Fighting Eagle killed Kellen before he could be interrogated. Like Fighting Eagle had a choice.”
“That bad?” Raven could just picture the general blowing his top. The general wasn’t taking this news well. Kellen had worked for him for the last seven years, at least.
“Yes, that bad. Makes me wonder why we saved his life, the ungrateful old goat.”
“Come on, Joe. He’s probably just embarrassed that he didn’t realize his own aide was a traitor.” What other secrets did Kellen sell to their enemies?
“Yeah, you’re probably right. That would tick me off, too.”
“When is the general expected to leave the hospital?” Raven asked.
“Tomorrow or the next day, depending on his blood-pressure readings. I think he’s going to stay with his son and daughter-in-law for a couple of weeks.”
“Leave someone on guard just in case Kellen wasn’t working alone. Let me know if you find any evidence that he was the mole.”
“You got it, Boss,” Joe said. “I never found any evidence on Nurse Eschbach. You can talk to Dr. Rick when you get back. Will you be returning to work on Monday?”
“Yes, as much as I’ve loved my little vacation, I’ll be back in the office Monday morning.” And talking to Rick it seems.
“Okay. I’ll try not to call you before then,” Joe said, hanging up.
Sighing, Raven put the phone down. It was time to get back to work. But all he wanted to do was go back upstairs and cuddle with Cara. Being with her these last six days had been a little piece of heaven. Now, he needed to find a way to manage both sides of his life. At least, they had the rest of today and tomorrow. He’d find a way.
Raven knew Cara had been thinking about her condo in California this morning. She shouldn’t have to face going back alone. It seemed like some Shadow-walking would be in order. They could have lunch at her favorite restaurant on the pier. She could face her fears and be one step closer to staying with him forever. Now, he just needed to go back upstairs and not give in to the overwhelming desire to climb back in bed with her.
Just picturing her with her sleep-tousled hair and heavy-lidded eyes was making him hard. That woman could bring him to his knees with just a look. Ah, but what a way to go. Smiling, he took the stairs two at a time. He needed to be with her.
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Cara looked in the mirror one last time before putting on the full-length, black-leather coat she would wear to go through Shadow. Raven would like the thigh-high, black-leather boots that fit snuggly over her black-leather pants. The soft leather of the pants was so smooth and supple, a delight to her senses. They fit her like a glove, hugging every curve. The black-leather corset cinched in her waist and pushed up her breasts. The maroon-colored silk shirt she put over the top gave just a hint of the corset underneath. She loved the outfit, and she was hoping it would make Raven’s tongue fall out of his head. It was fun to dress for a man.
Now, she just had to be brave enough to go downstairs and face going back home. Home. She loved that condo with its view of the ocean. But somehow, now when she thought of home, she thought of a man with dark eyes standing on top of an overturned bus. Raven had become home and security to her.
She slipped on the black coat and headed down the stairs. She could hear voices coming from the kitchen and smiled when she heard Raven laugh. He loved his foster sisters. What were they teasing him about now?
His face turned to her as she walked in the door, and his eyes heated as he looked at her.
“You look amazing,” he said, reaching out his hand to her. Cara took his hand and let him pull her into his arms.
“Of course, she does. That is Italy’s finest leather she is wearing,” Gwen said, chuckling as she stood leaning against the counter.
“It is the woman who makes the outfit. Not the other way around. Cara looks good in everything she wears,” Raven said huskily, as his hand slid down her back and around her hip.
“I think you might be biased,” Cara said, laughing softly.
“Maybe, but I also have excellent taste. So you can take my word for it,” Raven said, giving her a