He looked at the house, then back at her."I'll go in."
"You can't go alone."She paused."My sister...."
He placed his finger on her lips.She was going too fast.Fuck.He hated not being able to hear her.
Easing back, he nodded to her to speak again.
"My sister will be scared of you," she said.
He'd broken into houses before.Getting inside wouldn't be a problem.But he wasn't going to bring Annie with him if someone was waiting inside to hurt her.
"Tell me where she's at in the house."He pulled her over to his motorcycle."Slowly."
For the next five minutes, she mapped the house for him.He understood that it would be easier to gain entry to the house if he could reach the backyard.
Chapter 5
She had no idea howthey were going to get inside the house and save her sister when she couldn't communicate with Hunter.They'd already wasted too much time.
Hunter stood beside her, waiting for her signal.His eyes locked on hers.She could feel the tension in his body since she explained that Leigh's husband was keeping her sister prisoner in the house.She cupped the base of her tender neck.Hunter's gaze had flickered to the bruises on her when she'd informed her of the dangers of entering the house.
She couldn't hide the truth.Jason had used his hands on her, too.
Hunter nodded, letting her know he was with her whenever she was ready.
Inhaling deeply, she turned toward the house.Her heart pounded so hard it felt like it might crack her ribs.He'd told her to walk up there with confidence—as if she belonged there.She stepped out of the way, letting Hunter pick the lock.There was a deadbolt.She thought entering through the sliding door from the backyard would be easier, out of view of the street, but Hunter thought he could open the locks more easily on a regular door.He told her not to worry.
Scared that Jason would come home, she faced the street and kept her back to the door.Hunter had informed her that all she had to do was touch his arm if she spotted her brother-in-law.
He worked on the door with quiet precision, using a tool from his keychain.Annie clasped her hands to keep from trembling.How many neighbors were witnessing them breaking into the house?If they called the police, it would only make the situation more dangerous.
The lock clicked.She looked behind her.Hunter nodded as he opened the door.Adrenaline surged throughout her.She grabbed Hunter's arm and pulled him through the living room and down the hallway.
The stale air was a mix of sweat, mildew, and dark secrets.Her stomach turned.
She stopped outside the bedroom and glanced at Hunter.There was a deadbolt.
