Family Honor (33 page)
Authors: Jamie Hill
"Sergeant?" Mel processed the bombshell he'd just dropped on her. "Task force?"
"Take a week and think about it. After the press conference you're on vacation for nine days. I don't want to see you anywhere near the WPD. The place will be crawling with reporters. Let us handle it. In fact, you might want to go somewhere and get away. Your front yard will be standing room only, too."
"It will," Nate agreed.
Reeder moved to the door. "See you at three-thirty." His face softened. "Good work, you two. I'm proud of you both."
"Thank you Captain," Mel replied and Nate echoed her words.
They were alone again, and faced each other.
"Sergeant!" She repeated, still feeling shocked.
He grasped her waist and pulled her close. "I've never kissed a sergeant. Come'ere. Let's see if it's any different." He placed a light kiss on her lips.
She patted his lapel. "Well?"
Nate smiled. "Even sweeter than the hundred kisses I stole from you this morning."
Mel wrapped her arms around his neck. "Oh Nate. This is all happening so fast. I can't believe it."
"I know. It's been a whirlwind. We need to take some time and slow it down. I'll call my chief and request the next week off. It'll give us time to relax and unwind."
"And get to know each other."
He set his jaw. "We know each other. Make no mistake about that. I feel like I know you better than anyone in my life."
She caressed his neck. "I feel that way too. But we haven't been together very long."
"So what? I love you, Melanie Curtis. I'm not afraid to say it anymore. I love you. I think I knew it from the minute you called me
'supervisory special ass'
."
She laughed, her heart soaring. "I love you too, Nate. I love you so much, but I'm scared. I know we'll make it in a long distance relationship. I'm not worried about either of us finding someone else. I just don't want to be away from you. The thought makes my heart hurt."
He shook his head slowly. "We're not going to be in a long distance relationship. I've already talked to my chief about taking a position with the Wichita Bureau office. He says if that's what I want to do, he'll make it happen."
Mel blinked. "Why would you do that? Isn't it a step down? Most agents would drool for an assignment like you have, traveling all over the country."
He shrugged. "It's a great job for a single, unattached guy. That's not what I am anymore. I'm attached."
"You're very much attached." She pressed a light kiss to his lips. "I just don't want to come between you and your job. You're good at it, and you need to do what you love."
Nate sighed. "I'm tired, Mel. This case has shown me that relationships between sons and their mothers are what we make them. I can't run across the country saving my mom any more than Dick Webb could keep killing women to punish his. I'm done. There's more to the bureau than chasing serial killers. I'm excited to explore the possibilities."
She grasped his neck and hugged him tightly. "I am too, sweetie. We'll explore together."
He kissed her earlobe. "Starting with a week off. What would you say to a really posh hotel where we could get massages and soak in a hot tub whenever we like?"
Mel chuckled. "I'd say book a room! So what do you think, are there any hotels like that in Des Moines?"
Nate pulled back and looked at her. "There probably are. Des Moines, you say?"
"Why not? We could take a couple days and go to Bloomington, see your Ma and Pop. I'd like that."
He smiled. "I would too. You're the best, Mel."
She linked her arm through his. "See, that's what makes us such a great couple. I think
you're
the best. We're going to have to spend long hours figuring this out."
"Long hours, you say?" He waggled his brows.
"Very long hours." She nodded with a satisfied smile and patted his arm.
The End
About the Author
Jamie Hill was born and raised in a beautiful, mid-sized town in Midwest USA. At various times she wanted to be a veterinarian, teacher, cheerleader, TV star or a famous singer. The one thing she always wanted to be was a writer. Starting at about age ten, she penned romance as she envisioned it in one spiral notebook after another.
When she's not working at the day job she loves, Jamie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and watching movies (the scarier the better!). In her 'spare time' she can often be found writing, editing, or doing something more mundane like housework. After that, she's probably taking a nap. She loves to hear from readers, so feel free to drop her a line.
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Also by Jamie Hill from Books We Love
Family Secrets (A Cop in the Family, Book 1)
Family Ties (A Cop in the Family, Book 2)
Secrets and Lies
Hide and Seek
Run to Me
On the Edge
Impulsive
Family Secrets
A Cop in the Family, Book 1
As if stumbling over a dead body isn't enough, Crystal Cartwright finds herself playing surrogate mother to two small boys when their father—her neighbor—doesn't come home. The kids aren't much trouble, but the thieves, drug dealers and kidnappers they're about to encounter are.
Detective Jack Dunlevy, a cop down on his luck, draws the cases no one else wants. A simple investigation involving a dead homeless man quickly changes as Crystal enlists Jack's help with the children. Drawn into a mystery that none of them could have anticipated, they're faced with a situation that will change their lives forever.
"Ms. Hill is a genius! The plot line was AMAZING. It was action packed and kept me on the edge of my seat almost the entire time. Ms. Hill has become a favorite author of mine and I consider her to be an automatic add to my "to be read list". If you are a serious suspense loving reader who loves to form bonds with the characters, this is definitely the book for you! I loved it and can't wait to read more of Ms. Hill's books, she has the gift of knowing what the reader wants and then hitting you with an ending you certainly don't expect. Two thumbs up!" ~ 5 Stars ~ Val, You Gotta Read Reviews
"Family Secrets is an exciting action filled romantic suspense. The chemistry between the characters in the story is wonderful. The romance is beautiful. These two throw sparks anytime they are together. A fast paced smooth flowing storyline will captivate the readers. The surprise ending is thrilling. This is a definite must read and I highly recommend it to the readers. So be sure to add Family Secrets by Jamie Hill to your reading list, you'll be glad you did." ~5 Hearts ~ Anita, The Romance Studio
"Family Secrets is packed full of intrigue and suspense with a good healthy dose of sensual heat. Jamie Hill will have you twisting in your seat waiting to know what happens next with this story. Just when you think you know what is going to happen, Jamie throws in yet another stunner. Family Secrets is a recommended read." ~ 5 Roses ~ Deb, Sensual Reads
"Family Secrets is packed with lots of betrayal and secrets that will make the readers jump in turning each page
….
" ~ 4 Angels ~ Lena C., Fallen Angel Reviews
Family Ties
A Cop in the Family, Book 2
With a couple of dead bodies thrown in, Detective Brady Marshall's stolen goods case has just become a lot more interesting. His love life takes a turn for the better when he meets Gina Morris, a feisty waitress at the club where the latest victim has surfaced. A happily unattached ladies' man, Brady isn't looking to settle down. But after meeting the beautiful Italian spitfire, his thoughts are shifting in that direction.
Gina Morris doesn't date cops. Until she meets Brady, that is, and gets won over by his dogged persistence and winning smile. With things in her past that are best left unspoken, Gina hesitates to get too close, but can't resist the handsome detective's charm. When his case runs smack dab into her past life, both of them are forced to make choices they never dreamed possible in an attempt to salvage their relationship, and possibly even save their lives.
"Family Ties started out with a bang and kept me on my toes throughout the entire book. Ms. Hill did an outstanding job with the plotline, and I was literally biting my nails the entire time I was reading. I couldn't put this fast paced, action packed book down. I HAD to find out what happened next. It was addicting. Ms. Hill has a gift of hooking the reader and not letting go until the very last word. And even then, there was a description of Family Secrets (the first book in the series). It's now on my HAVE TO BUY list. So let me just leave you with this one suggestion. You really want to go out and buy this book. It's a 114 page book that is filled with every emotion you can think of. You won't want to miss this one. Ms
. Hill is an author to watch." ~ 5 Stars
~
Val, You Gotta Read Reviews
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