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...zen officers sat in various corners of the studio painstakingly taking statements. No one really had anything to add that was not already known, but ... ...as always polite and professional.” “Was it his custom to bring in that black bag?” “I really didn’t notice the bag. He was late, and everything w... ...ptitude for it; maybe it was because he understood that politics was also two worlds: the real and the unreal. He had chosen Colombia University -- ... ...e? What do you think I can do?” - J.Cross/Stone 16 “I think she believes her husband really did commit suicide, but she feels she has to do som... ...el, you’re never just in the neighborhood. You got business with the Commandante?” “Not really. Is he in?” “He’s in, but I must warn you he’s in ... ...th fear. Brand ran from his apartment to his car, and sped the ten minutes to the Stone estate. His mind reeled with scenarios, all of them forebod...

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...unter. For two years she had put the drug into Laylah's food and drink. It really pained her to do it, but trying to disobey an Alpha's power was lik... ... strand of hair behind Laylah’s ear. “You look a little less hassled. But really, Laylah, we have to do something about your clothes.” “Ha, ha. Aren’... ...ylah only half-listened. Her mind was pondering the problem of Violet. She really did try to escape the other girl’s viciousness but kept failing mis... ...oy and once it was finished, Laylah was first out again. Belatedly, she realized she was running and slowed down as she neared the pick-up stop. ... ... us. The same nonsense he always spews to avoid the question. I’m getting real tired of it, Naiya. In all other matters, Henry charges forward, alway... ...licked it on. “Yes?” “Alpha Zina, we successfully infiltrated the Le Croix estate. All resistance has been neutralized.” “Including Jacques?” “Yes, m...

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... an investigative reporting are tingling, and she just can't leave it alone. She meets Jack Rhodes, Royce's business partner. Sparks fly, but can she really trust a man she knows nothing about? And why is it that every time something new develops in the case, he seems to be there? Warnings to back off escalate to an attempt on her life. Now, for Laura Kate, it's more than ...

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...mned fine attorney.” Her late Aunt Eleanor had appointed Royce co-trustee for her estate. At first Laura Kate was annoyed at sharing authority, b... ...tee for her estate. At first Laura Kate was annoyed at sharing authority, but soon realized managing millions of dollars, two small children and a ... ...s rather abrupt when he asked for you.” “Since things are settling down with the estate, I haven’t seen him much lately. I was surprised when he... ...er personal crisis.” “Why call me? Did he have some last instructions about the estate?” “I’m sorry Mr. Royce is gone, but we’ll do fine.” “Oh,... ...but the houses around Royce’s office are all offices, like his. For a while it was real quiet, dead-like, then I heard a dog bark. And, yeah, a cr... ...e a man. “You took him seriously?” “I figured if I didn’t, that’s when he would really do it. He tried to choke me a couple of times, but I’m a... ...y I’m telling you this, but we – after a while — after the beginning – we never had real sex. It was like sex was — Royce said there was more to lif... ..., he’s more man than Royce’ll ever be.” Her mouth turned down when, apparently, she realized the harsh truth. “More man that Royce ever was.” P... ... practices that different?” “Couldn’t be more. Crime and punishment versus real estate and probate.” Up the steps, inside the once peaceful ro...

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... to others. This is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people and horses, or real locales are used fictitiously. Other n... ... in four starts on a sunny day, but maybe he’d like the shitty weather. Lazer really couldn't run much worse. Kurt hated to give up on the colt, but ... ...ing because it was finally happening. She was going to ride a nice horse in a real race. Nothing could mar this day. She was still smiling, even whe... ... race twice in her mind, winning both times, and had to force herself back to reality. The filly was moving surprisingly well, perhaps inspired by J... ... eyes shut, unable to answer the man's simple question. Was she okay? No, not really. She'd spent a hard month working with that filly, an unpaid mon... ... Seven’, I think it’s called. Can’t be doing so good though, because the real estate agent was here last week. Standing right where you are now. She... ...t’s lonely since your mom died, so naturally I prefer you live with me on the estate. And that you work at Boone. But maybe you have another plan? A...

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...o his TV show. His mother hugged him. “Hi, Mum. What’s new?” he asked, not really interested and not expecting any answer other than “not much”. With ... ... needed his help. He put his arm around her. “Everything’ll be okay, Lace. Really. I’ll take care of you.” “You will?” She looked into his eyes with w... ...ck it had been to lose her parents. She’d denied it at first. It cannot be real. I just saw them. They never went anywhere before, so how could they d... ...groceries on the way home so Daddy will not have to do it, then sud- denly realizing that her father was gone. There had been no funeral. There were n... ...get to work. It’s just sitting in the garage.” That caught his attention. “Really? Let’s look at it.” Lacey got the keys off the hook by the door and ... ... tomor- row night and find out about rooms. On Saturday, she called a real estate company. By noon, there was a ‘for sale’ sign on her front lawn. IN ... ...ut ten thousand out 21 A COURAGEOUS BATTLE after I pay the taxes and real estate and lawyer.” She looked hopefully at him. “I could give it to you f... ...e daily activity. Both Lacey and Jana thought that Lacey’s wealth, and her estate, contributed to Julian’s lack of effort. Jana opened her mouth to sa... ...uld be her home! Lacey had told the family what she planned to do with her estate. She was be- queathing sums to the two main Canadian dying with dign...

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...d. The word ‘mission’ instantly rang like a bell in his mind, and immediately realized that the apparition had come to deliver a Divine Mission, in ... ...his daughter died under questionable circumstances, and he might have had the real cause of her death covered up. But, this is only suspicion, rumor... ...ny years.” “Do you think the Monsignor’s suggestion was coincidence?” “Not really,” he said fidgeting. The Pope got up and walked over to a wall... ...“What was he concerned about?” she said still skeptical. Alex had to do some real fast thinking. “It was something about the potential break-up of ... ...ing.” He said as sincerely as he knew how. “You’re serious, aren’t you? You really did talk to this priest,” she said, softening her voice for the... ...he many monuments that dotted the most 221 J.Cross/Artemis powerful real estate in the world. It reminded him, in some strange way, of what Anci... ...HAPTER 26 MAZATLAN, MEXICO Brand sat next to the pool at Cardona's estate. His face flushed by the warming sun. Brand was unaware of the ... ...,” Soule’ ordered. They were about a quarter of a mile away from the hillside estate. One more curve and the lights from the Jeep might be seen. Sali... ...d no real answer. “The Mexican police found Gonzales and his men in Cardona’s estate. All of them dead…Maybe, it was the terrorist, Soule’. But we h...