NOT EDITED Chapter Twelve Back home, Dallas locked himself in his office and sat down behind his desk. “You stay inside this office at all times. Do you understand?” he asked, his voice low. Yep. Stay in the office, don’t hurt Xavier, retreat if Xavier calls for you, retreat if your phone rings. Dallas nodded,Continue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Twelve”
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Books & Badges – Thirty-Eight
NOT EDITED Russell dropped into his desk chair, another fresh cup of coffee in his hand. He took a sip, drawing in a deep breath as he set the mug down. Though he’d been at the station for a whopping six hours, he hadn’t accomplished much. He had started out his very early morning byContinue reading “Books & Badges – Thirty-Eight”
Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Seven
**Sorry for the delay! I was editing for someone yesterday and completely spaced the update** NOT EDITED Theodore paused his recording of Lucifer and grabbed his cane from where it leaned against the end table. He pushed himself off the couch, letting out a breath as he made his way to the door. After unlockingContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Seven”
S. Carved – Chapter Eleven
NOT EDITED Chapter Eleven Through with the car dealer, Dallas slid back into the driver’s seat of the cruiser and handed Bo the picture of the van from the security footage. “Guy in there identified it as a 2007 Chevy Express 1500 Passenger Van. Verified it with two of his colleagues too.” Bo nodded. “ThereContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Eleven”
S. Carved – Chapter Ten
NOT EDITED Chapter Ten “I have it,” Bo assured for the sixth time as he pushed the television toward Dallas’s desk. “Are you sure?” Bo stopped long enough to meet Dallas’s eye. “My short stature and thin frame don’t determine my ability to roll a cart across the room, Mister Silver.” Dallas couldn’t help butContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Ten”
Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Six
NOT EDITED After lunch with Theodore, which had turned out to mostly be a long hug on the hood of his car with Theodore instead, Russell had headed back to the station. Now, he sat at his desk, flipping through Lauren’s folder. Sam had told him that they couldn’t remember if they had told theContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Six”
S. Carved – Chapter Nine
NOT EDITED Chapter Nine After Carol Sawyer had collected herself, she invited Dallas and Bo inside. Now they sat in her living room, each of them armed with a single cup of coffee. Bo sat beside Dallas on the couch, an open notebook on his lap and a pencil poised and ready for note-taking. ForContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Nine”
Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Five
NOT EDITED Theodore sat down on the stool behind the register, using his cane to help shift his balance and weight away from his left hip. He lifted his head as someone set a small stack of books on the counter. He smiled. “Hey, Dad.” “Hey, kiddo. I am shopping for books you and VeraContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Five”
S. Carved – Chapter Eight
NOT EDITED Chapter Eight Dallas endured Bo’s silence for nearly an hour before Mister Richardon finally came out with the security footage they needed. The drive back to the police station had been silent, as had the walk through the parking lot, and Dallas followed Bo all the way to the stairs before the shorterContinue reading “S. Carved – Chapter Eight”
Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Four
NOT EDITED Russell came to again for what felt like the millionth time. He’d been in and out of sleep ever since he had handed Super Mario Bros over to Theodore and Vera, taking his choice of Luigi out of the game. He cleared his throat, reaching out for his beer. Theodore sat between hisContinue reading “Books & Badges – Chapter Thirty-Four”
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