Welcome to this week’s Tuesday Tales. Yesterday was Presidents’ Day in the US and Family Day in Canada. I enjoyed quality time with my family. Our word prompt this week is SLOW. I’m continuing with And Justice for All my Romance Suspense from the Protecting the Innocent Series. Enjoy!
“What do you mean?” Maggie turned to Morris. “I am coming back here, aren’t I? You did say it was a temporary assignment.”
Lieutenant Morris pursed his lips and scowled.
“It is, Sutton, but I don’t know how long it’ll last. Take what you need, including your gun and your badge. You’re still a member of this department. Your desk will be there when you get back.”
She nodded and turned to him. “I’ll meet you at the elevator, Harry. It won’t take me long.”
Turning on her heels, she opened the door and closed it firmly behind her.
Morris faced him.
“Are you sure about all this? Are you certain that she’s the one you want working on this task force with you? She’s not 100 percent and still quite emotional. Maybe you need to slow down and give her more time to come to grips with … everything.”
“Lieutenant, if there was any way I could make this easier for her, I would. Maggie Sutton is not only the one I want, but she’s also the one I need. She’s the survivor of the most recent attack. You said it yourself. I’m not convinced that the person who shot her isn’t going to try again, but if he does, I’ll be there to take the son of a bitch down.”
“You’re going to use her to bait a trap?” The words exploded from Morris’s mouth. “No one said anything about that. I would never have agreed to it.”
“You’ve misunderstood. She won’t be bait in a trap, she’ll be in protective custody, mine.”
Morris nodded. “I don’t like it, and she sure as hell won’t, but since this came from up high, there isn’t much I can say about it. If anything happens to her—”
“Rest assured, I’ll protect her with my life.” Harry held out his hand. “Thank you, sir. I’ll be in touch.”
Before he could leave the office, his cell phone rang. He checked the display and frowned.
“I’ve got to get this.” He pressed the call answer button. “Collins.” He listened, his scowl deepening with every word he heard. “I’m on my way. I should be there within two hours. Don’t let them touch anything.”
He ended the call.
Morris sighed. “Do you want me to keep Sutton here until tomorrow?”
“No, she’s coming with me. Two OPP officers were just involved in an accident on the Thousand Islands Parkway.”
He hurried to the elevator to break the news to Maggie.
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Living the Dream 
You just ratcheted the tension up about fifty notches! This is heating up and the anticipation is killing me! Looking forward to watching his plan unfold and how he’s going to keep her safe.
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I love the way he is protective of her. I feel like she will be completely safe with him even if the commanding officer doesn’t. Can’t wait to read more. Great job!
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Thanks
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Oh my gosh! That’s one way to get the killer to “out” himself. I’m relieved that she will be protected by someone who cares for her. Being bait puts her into an ever more frightening situation. Great intensity!
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It’s going to be a rough ride.
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Your writing is always so well done and true to life. I never feel like I’m reading a story. I feel like I’m a fly on the wall peeking in.
Great snippet!
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I like how he stands up for her, Good to have someone willing to have your back! More tension… love it.
Jillian
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