CHAPTER 24
NATE WATCHED THE silvery creature approach, aware that several sets of eyes were following her sinuous movements. She captured his hand and spoke in a low, husky voice.
“We haven’t properly met. Call me Jess,” she said, stroking the back of his hand with her thumb, her gray-flecked eyes appraising him with open approval.
“Happy to meet you, Jess. I’m Detective Quentin. Perhaps we could talk later?” He reclaimed his hand and offered her an apologetic smile, making his way to where Riley sat watching him with amused eyes.
“Well and wisely done,” she said as he sank beside her on the sofa. “I suppose you must go now? There will be lots of folks needing help.”
“Never a truer word, but I’m afraid I’ll be sticking here for a bit. Would you mind introducing me around?”
“I hardly
