Chapter 48

“Stapleton is his brother.”

Val’s mouth took on a grim line. “It doesn’t matter. Dane wouldn’t lie to me.”

“Fair enough.” I just hoped we wouldn’t discover that Dane felt blood was thicker than water. “You said it’s possible Stapleton knows where you work, but does he know where you live?”

“I hadn’t thought so.” Once again he worried his lower lip.

“But you’re leery about spending the night alone in your apartment.”

He nodded. “Paul’s never been asked to work a double before. Hearing that Giles is out of jail… Is it me, or it that too convenient? Vince always says—”

“I know what he says. Just remember this, Val. No matter what, I’m here, and I’ll see nothing happens to you.”

“Thank you. I appreciate it.” He put the salad bowl in the center of the table.