Enemy Infiltration

Jacobs blinked. “Why would anyone want your brother’s journal to the point of kidnapping and violence?”

“I think it contains some classified information, or information certain people don’t want released.”

Officer Zander, the female officer, pointed at Lana. “I saw you on the news tonight outside of Congressman Cordova’s office. You think this kidnapping is related to what you were talking about on TV?”

Jacobs put a hand to his head as if she’d just ruined his case. “Lana…”

The front door burst open and Bruce charged across the threshold. “Kids? Kids, are you okay?”

Carla and Daniel broke away from the officers and ran at their father, who gathered both of them in his arms. Tears stung Lana’s nose and she rubbed the tip.

Bruce pinned Jacobs with a hard stare over the top of Carla’s head. “They’re not hurt, are they? My wife’s scumbag associates didn’t hurt my children, did they?”

“Your kids are fine, Bruce, shaken up.” Lana stood up, hands on her hips. “Where were you?”

“Who are you, the detective on the case?” Bruce glared at her and shifted his gaze to Logan, his glare turning even icier.

Jacobs stood up, nervously tapping his pencil against a notebook. “The kids ran to Lana’s house, Mr. McGowan. She called 911 and made sure they were safe. Are you saying your wife had…associates who would kidnap her?”

“It could all be a ruse.” Bruce sliced one hand through the air. “Maybe Dale thought this would be a good way to spend a few days away from her home and children.”

“Are you done with the kids, Officer Jacobs? Maybe they should go to bed.” Lana shot Bruce a hard look and ran her finger across her throat.