He almost smiled at the backward compliment, decided to take his brother’s advice instead. “So I’m free to go?”
“There’ll be some paperwork for you to sign on the way out. You can pick up your phone and your personal items before you leave, but yes, you can go.”
“What about my rental car?”
“CSIs are still working on it. Might find something on Coffman we can use. You can pick it up from the impound lot in a day or two. We’ll let you know.”
It wasn’t the best news. He was anxious to get back to Jessie. He’d Uber to Hertz and rent another vehicle, figure a way to get the SUV picked up. He rose from his chair as the door swung open and one of the deputies stuck his head in.
“We got a problem, Mace. Army MPs are here for Coffman. They got a warrant, something about terrorism. They want him now and they mean business.”
Galen flicked a glance at Bran. “I don’t know whether to be happy about this or pissed.” He followed the deputy into the corridor.
Terrorism. One way to get the bastard to talk. Bran couldn’t help wondering if Jessie had a hand in this. He caught up with Galen as he walked down the hall.
“Any idea where they’re taking him?” Bran asked.
Galen turned. “Wherever it is, the guy will be lucky if he ever sees the light of day again.”
Worry settled over him. A terrorism charge was bad news. What if the army made Tank disappear into a dark hole somewhere. They needed him to get to Weaver. Jessie wouldn’t be safe until whoever stole the weapons was arrested. The thieves wanted her silenced. There were millions of dollars at stake. Tank was out of the picture, but there was always another killer for hire.
He collected his things, signed the release papers, and walked toward the front door. His mind was on Jessie and the fastest way back to her when he heard a familiar, softly feminine voice.
“Hey, soldier. Need a ride?”
The oddest sensation stole over him, a warm glow, like a long-awaited homecoming. He turned and smiled, thinking how pretty she looked even with her fiery hair mussed and no makeup. “Yeah, sexy lady. I do.”
The minute he reached her, he wrapped her in his arms. “Thanks for coming,” he said against her cheek, then he tipped her face up and very thoroughly kissed her.
