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admitted.
    “Just know that we’ll be close.” Nate stood, moving around the room. “And now that we’ve made contact with the Plano PD, I’ll contact Dallas PD. Everybody will know that we’re working for you.”
    “Won’t they push back? Tell you to butt out?” Chris had dealt with the North Riverview police during Chelsea’s murder investigation. After moving, Chris had complained to the Dallas cops about her stalker. They’d been polite but hadn’t been much help. She wondered just how DPD would react to her hiring someone to find the killer.
    “They won’t mind that we’re looking into a cold case. Plus, we’ve got a decent relationship with them. Two detectives in particular are good resources.” Marcus seemed to notice her reluctance. “They put in a few hours for us from time to time. It’s better off-duty work than walking the mall on a Sunday afternoon.”
    “Have you considered using me as bait?”
    “No. We don’t dangle our clients out like a carrot.” Marcus rolled up the sleeves on his white shirt. “We’ll force this bastard out into the open using other methods.”  
    “In the meantime, we’ll try not to draw attention,” Nate commented. “It’s important that you carry on as if nothing has changed.”
      “He’s right,” Marcus agreed. “In fact, you should call the facility manager and tell him you’re having the alarm system tightened. If he asks why, just act casual. Tell him you like to feel safe. Let him open your town house for the installation while you’re at the shelter.”
    “I’ll do that right away. What’s next?”
    “If you’d rather not stay here, we can move you and call off the alarm upgrade.” Marcus glanced at Nate.  
    “I don’t want to hide. It’s me he’s after. If I disappear, he will, too.” Chris rubbed her eyes, wondering why she was suddenly tired.  
    “We’d like to get back to the office and gather information,” Marcus said. “And you shouldn’t be alone. In fact, somebody will be nearby for the duration.”
    “I need to stop by child services. You don’t think I’m in danger while out inbroad daylight.”  
    “It’s best not to take chances,” Marcus said. “We’ll figure something out. For now, you’re with us.”
    She followed Nate and Marcus out the door, set her alarm, and locked the door. She’d felt safe inside her town house until last night. Now, she didn’t care if she ever walked inside it again.  
    Nate walked next to her with Marcus on the other side. Under different circumstances, having two giant bodyguards might have been funny. Marcus held open the car door for her. He glanced down at her purse.
    “You know how to use that gun?”
    “Damn right.”
    If he’d gone through drawers or checked under furniture cushions while inside her town house, he’d have found weapons stashed all over the place. Getting caught at Chelsea’s without a means of self-defense had taught her a valuable lesson. Granted, her previous classes in karate had saved her life, but she felt safer with added protection.
    ****
    Marcus opened the door to the Lost and Found office, allowing Nate and Chris to step inside.
    “Honey, we’re home,” Nate called out with a laugh.
    Kay jumped out of her chair and rushed toward her husband. A smile the size of the Rio Grande River was spread across her face. Diablo got up, stretched, and trotted to Marcus. His tail worked overtime as Marcus scratched his ears.
    “We’ll work out of the conference room,” he told Chris, starting back and leaving the two lovebirds to do husband and wife stuff.
    “Wait.” Kay grabbed him by the arm. “I have good news. No, outstanding news.”
    Nate’s eyebrows rose in question. “Well, share it with us.”
    Kay grabbed Chris by the hand. “I’m sorry to talk about people you don’t know, but I have to tell these guys or I’ll pop.”
    “Please, don’t worry about me.” Obviously uncomfortable, Chris pulled away. “I’ll wait for