Page 46 of Colton On Guard
While he waited, he opened the door so Revis could hop out, which he did, tail wagging and panting happily. For an older dog, Revis moved well. Parker ruffled his fur, telling him they were watching for Genna and June Bug. Revis’s ears perked up, almost as if he understood every word.
Finally, Parker spotted Genna’s car making its way down the road. Both he and Revis watched, waiting while she pulled into the driveway and parked.
She got out slowly, waving. Crossing around to the other side, she let June Bug out before reaching into the back seat and retrieving several shopping bags.
“Do you want some help?” he asked, ready to take some of the bags from her.
“No, thanks. I’m good.”
He noticed she’d left something in the back seat and asked her if she wanted him to grab that. She told him no, it was JB’s bed for the office and she’d leave it there until she went back to work.
Genna and her tiny pet led the way into the house, Revis a few steps behind and Parker bringing up the rear. He couldn’t help but reflect on how domestic all of this felt. Or would have, if not for Genna having a stalker.
Once inside, Genna carried her purchases to her room, both dogs following right behind her. She closed her door, JB and Revis still with her.
A sharp, staccato set of knocks on the front door, followed by multiple presses of the doorbell, told Parker that his brother Eli had come to visit.
Which could be a good thing or bad.
Opening the door, Parker motioned Eli in. At least his brother wasn’t in his law enforcement uniform, which meant this call likely wasn’t on official business.
“Evening,” Eli said, his eyes scanning the room. “Where’s your new dog? I’ve heard all about him and can’t wait to meet him.”
“He’s around here somewhere,” Parker replied, keeping his tone casual. He figured Eli had also come to check out the current living situation, since the gossip about him and Genna had no doubt made the rounds of the family.
“Oh. I want to meet him,” Eli said.
Since Revis had gone with Genna, Parker wasn’t about to go get him. “Do you want a beer?” Parker offered.
“Sure.” Eli dropped onto the couch. “They finally were able to figure out the identity of the second victim. It was a woman named Allison Harris.”
Parker got their beers, opened them and handed one to his brother. “I can’t believe that guy still hasn’t been caught.”
“He will be.” Accepting the bottle, Eli spoke with confidence. “Sooner or later, he’s going to make a mistake. And we’ll get him.”
Genna appeared, evidently hearing voices, Revis and JB hot on her heels. Parker introduced Genna, and then each of the two dogs. They stayed close to Genna, both of them regarding Eli with thoughtful expressions.
“You’re with law enforcement, if I remember right,” Genna said, her expression hopeful. “Are you here to tell us that the Fiancée Killer has been arrested and will be brought to justice?”
“I wish.” Eli shifted in his seat. “But I hear you’ve been having some trouble yourself. Your house was broken into?”
She nodded. “And now someone seems to be following me. It was a black SUV. Mercedes, I think. I wasn’t able to get the license plate.”
“Following you?” Eli asked, frowning. “For how long?”
Genna sighed. “Just today. They almost caused an accident at an intersection in front of the restaurant where I was eating lunch out on the patio.”
“And you don’t have any idea who it might be?”
“No,” Genna replied. “I don’t have any clue who or why.”
Though Parker had hesitated to mention it before, he thought now might be a good time. “Didn’t you say your ex-husband’s new girlfriend was harassing you before you left Anchorage?”
“Ann?” Slowly, she nodded. “But that was back in Anchorage. There’s no way she’d drive six to seven hours just to stalk me.”
Sipping his beer, Eli appeared thoughtful but he didn’t comment.
“Maybe not,” Parker allowed. “But still, it wouldn’t hurt to have Eli look into them.”