Page 38 of Control (Everyday Heroes 3.50)
The gym was packed tonight.
Every single woman signed up for the class was there...all but one.
Damn it.
Where was she?
“Good class tonight, Reznor.”
I look over to svelte Sandy and give her a subtle nod, the suggestion in her voice not fazing me in the least. “Thanks.”
Her eyes give me a once-over as a slow smile spreads on her lips.
I ignore the open invitation and climb into the cab of my truck without another word.
A crazy man would turn that down...well, fuck if I’m not feeling crazy right now.
I dig my phone out of my center console where I locked it to see if she texted me.
Fucking nothing.
Shit.
I read the one from Grant: No update. No closer to finding who he was. I’ll keep you updated.
I type off a quick thanks for the update he technically shouldn’t be giving me about Desi’s nameless, faceless suspect, rest my head on the seat and blow out a breath.
The woman is way more trouble than she’s worth...but I still want her.
I startle when the phone rings and am even more surprised when I see Harry’s name as the caller.
“Captain? What’s up?” I ask, the smile on my face automatic.
“Just calling to check up on you and see how you’re doing.”
His words take me by surprise. Warning alarms sound off in my head. He’s going to ask me to come back. Proceed with caution.
“I’m good. You?”
“Same ol’ shit, different day.” His chuckle fills the line. “That’s good to hear. Has the time been good for you?”
“Yeah. I think so.”
“That doesn’t sound convincing.”
“Nah. It’s just...it’s different.”
“You miss it?”
I hesitate to respond and it shocks the hell out of me. “Parts of it. Yes.”
“Bear said you’re doing a killer job at the defense academy. He says women are lining up to be moved into your class...not like that fucking surprises me.”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” I laugh. “It’s been a good change. Knowing that what I do might matter someday for someone.”
“There’s no adrenaline rush though, is there?”
Get to your point. I know it’s coming.
