Missing in Mudbug (Ghost-in-Law #5)(72)

Shirley grabbed a tissue and dabbed her eyes. “That’s such good news.”

Colt nodded. “The best news we’ve had all day. Do you know when he can have visitors?”

“No, but I’ll let you know as soon as Maryse finds out. I have a feeling he’s going to be a very popular patient.”

“I’m sure of it,” Colt agreed. “If you have some time, I have an update on the Pickett situation.”

“Absolutely,” Jadyn said and followed him back to his office.

Colt shut the door behind them but instead of sitting in his office chair like he usually did, he leaned against the side of the desk right next to the chair she sat in. Jadyn tried not to read anything into the fact that he hadn’t placed the large bit of furniture in between them. It was clear by his relaxed posture that Colt was in good spirits. It might be as simple as that.

“After he saw the video, Pickett sang like a bird,” Colt said. “He gave up the other crew and the New Orleans police have already picked them up. They’ll get mug shots to Raissa, and now Zach, and I anticipate the whole thing will wrap up very nicely.”

“It’s incredible, the way everything turned out. It’s what I hoped for, but so much better than what I expected.”

Colt nodded. “From the beginning, I was afraid of how badly this could end. All indications led in the opposite direction of a positive outcome. This has been the biggest and most pleasant surprise of my entire law enforcement career.”

“Well, let’s just hope nothing ever tops it. I don’t think I have the nerve to handle it.”

Colt smiled. “You’ve got the nerve to handle damn near anything. That shot you made was nothing short of amazing.” He extended his hand. “I haven’t thanked you properly for saving my life.”

She placed her hand in his, expecting to shake, but instead he tugged and she rose out of the chair to stand only inches in front of him.

“Thank you for saving my life,” he said, his voice low.

Her heart pounded in her chest as she looked at him. “You’re welcome.”

He lowered his lips to her in a feathery kiss, then wrapped his arms around her and pressed his lips harder against hers, increasing the intensity.

Jadyn leaned into him and ran her hands up his strong back.

She had no idea what the future held, but at the moment, it looked promising.



The End