Romance at Heart: Night Vengeance, Chapter 11 of a free rah read

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Night Vengeance

Chapter Eleven

Justin and Raelynn walked into Knight Industries, took the elevator to the third floor and entered Justin's office. Justin walked over to his desk and called Devon to come in his office. As they waited for him, he couldn't resist touching her, running his hands over her body. He pulled her closer and kissed her deeply.

A sound from outside startled Rae, she broke away from him, jumping clear across the room as a knock sounded and the door opened.

When Devon walked through the door, Justin was sitting at his desk and Rae was standing at the window, looking out at the night.

"I was just coming to see you when you called boss man. There's been another death," he greeted and sprawled into the chair in front of the desk.

"You remember Rae, the young woman from last night," Justin gestured to the woman standing at the window.

Devon immediately stood and walked over to her. "Of course, how are you Rae? Last time I saw you, you were walking away, broke my heart you did," he sighed exaggeratedly and put both his hands over his heart.

Eyebrow raised, Rae looked at him. "You have a heart? Aren't you dead like your boss there?" she said sarcastically.

The shocked look on Devon's face made Rae smile. "Didn't think I knew did you?" she said and smiled, tweaking his nose as she walked past him and sat in the chair he'd vacated.

Month open, Devon just watched her sit in the chair, then he turned his gaze to Justin, only to see Justin's wide smile.

"Close your mouth Dev before a fly decides to make it its home," said Justin, chuckling. "Raelynn is one of us now."

Devon's eyebrows rose and surprise was reflected in his eyes. "When did this happen?" he asked as he walked over to Justin's desk and sat on the edge of it.

"Last night," said Justin as his gaze turned to Rae and softened. Rae looked back at him, a twinkle in her eye and smiled.

"Well, that's great!" exclaimed Devon as he stepped over to Rae and took her hand in his. "Welcome to the family Raelynn," and he gallantly kissed her hand.

"Okay, that's enough," said Justin as he got up, rounded the desk and insinuated himself between Rae and Devon.

Devon released Raelynn's hand and cocked his head, his grin wide. "So it's like that is it?"

"Yeah it's like that, so keep your hands to yourself," said Justin, grinning back at his friend. Then his grin disappeared, "Now tell me about this new death?" he asked.

Devon's smile disappeared too and he leaned against the desk as Justin sat on the arm of Raelynn's chair and stretched his arm behind her head.

"Antonio Alvarez, a ground crew at the airport was found dead this morning in a hanger. Our friend at the coroner's office said the victim died from extreme blood loss and he found two puncture wounds on Alvarez's throat," stated Devon.

Raelynn's face paled and she sat up straighter, her hands clenched in her lap. "Did the man have a family?" she softly asked.

Devon shook his head, "I checked with our man in Immigration. Alvarez's family was murdered when he turned states evidence on the head of the Mexican militia three years ago. The Government brought him out, gave him U.S. citizenship and a low profile job at the airport," he explained.

"So there's no chance it could've been a hit, right?" said Rae, then she answered herself, "Of course not, blood loss and two punctures in the neck mean it's vampire related."

"Then that's where we'll start," said Justin.

"We'll have to stop at my place to pick up my weapons," said Rae as she rose and they headed for the door.

"Wait!" Devon called to them. "There's one more thing you should both know before you leave."

Raelynn and Justin turned in unison, waiting.

"Justin, you asked me to do an investigation of Raelynn the other night, remember?" he said.

Justin suddenly felt uncomfortable; he winced when he looked at Rae.

Rae's eyes blazed with anger and she crossed her arms over her chest. "You had me investigated?" she asked softly.

Justin raised his hands, "That was before I knew you Rae," he said in his own defense.

"Why didn't you just ask me what you wanted to know?" she asked.

"I tried that, remember? You weren't very forthcoming," he said.

"I'm trying to say something here," interrupted Devon.

Rae turned her angry gaze on him, "Get on with it then," she growled.

"When I called around to check on you, I must've alerted someone because now you're file is missing," he said.

"Rae's eyes widened in surprise, "My file is missing!"

"Someone stole it. I've been trying to track it down but haven't succeeded yet," he said.

Rae looked at Justin, "Who would steal my file?" she asked.

Justin shook his head, his gaze filled with concern, "I don't know, but Devon will find out, won't you Dev?" he said.

"It could only be someone working for us," said Devon. "You two go, I'll find out the culprit."

Raelynn walked out the door, but before Justin followed he looked at his friend. "No killing, understood," he said.

Devon nodded curtly and watched he friend leave and join Raelynn.

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