“Yeah?” Linc sounded slightly breathless.
Ed found himself smiling. “I’m sorry. Did I interrupt something?”
“Yes, you did actually. What can I do for you?”
“Sorry to pull you away from the lovely Marisol. Just thought I’d tell you that her aunt just came in here to report her as missing.”
“She did? Marisol decided that she didn’t want to call her in the end.”
“Yeah, well, my guess is she’s fishing for information. Not sure if it’s for herself or for Tiger.”
“So you think he’s around?”
“He might never have left. Or could be close by. If he’s here, he’s keeping a low profile. Unlike those other bastards.”
“Heard they’ve been causing trouble. Also heard Markovich is pissed off.”
“Kent’s been talking to him, huh?” Ed said dryly. Markovich wasn’t a good guy. He was a loan shark. He owned several bars and ran a number of illegal gambling operations. But he did have his lines and he didn’t believe in exploiting or hurting women.
Linc just grunted. “Zander will find Tiger.”
“And what is Zander going to do when he finds Tiger?” Ed asked tensely. He was still a cop. Much as he wanted these bastards gone, it had to be aboveboard.
“He’s just going to have a small chat with him. I have to go. I’ll tell Marisol that her aunt is searching for her.”
“Just don’t let her cave and call her.”
“Of course not.” Linc ended the call and Ed stood, stretching. He grabbed his keys and wallet and headed out the door.
“I’m leaving for the night, Kiesha.”
“Have fun in the hot tub, boss. Don’t stay in so long that you turn into a wrinkly old prune. Actually, on second thought it might be too late.”
Ed just shook his head. Brat.
31
Linc headed towards his truck. It was already late afternoon. He hadn’t managed to finish by lunchtime today. There had been too many things needing his attention. But now he was eager to get home to Marisol.
Clint and Charlie were due home the day after tomorrow and he had some days off coming to him. He couldn’t wait to spend more time with her.
Had he really known her less than three weeks? It seemed like he’d known her forever.
“Linc! Got a minute?”
He turned to find Kent pulling up in his own truck. He walked over to him.
“Hey, man, what’s up?” Linc asked.
“I was just headed to your place to talk to you and pick Abby up.”
“Abby’s at my place?”
“She’s been with Ellie, but she said she was just popping in to see Marisol and asked me to pick her up from there. I don’t want her out too late, and it’s getting cold at night.”
Linc nodded. He got it.
“Zander just rang. He ordered me to talk to you in person rather than call you,” Kent said dryly.