Hidden Secrets (Garrett Investigation Book 1) by Claire Plaisted Read Free Book Online

his face.
    “Anastasia my darling, how are you.”
    “Never mind me what the hell happened to Malachy?”
    “He became part of a shootout ending with his car exploding.  He had a slug in his shoulder, lost lots of blood which explains why he’s still here fretting away,” Yuri grinned.
    “He’s never good with hospitals, may I go in.”
    “Yeah sure, make it quick though Ana.”
    Quietly opening the door, she looked over at the bed.  His shoulder and chest were strapped up with bandages, scrapes and cuts along his arms; the drip made her smile.  She knew he hated them, mainly having a needle in his arm.  Closing the door behind her, she approached his bed thanking God he was all right, she’d not realised they’d attack so soon.  Kissing his forehead, he woke drowsily at her touch.
    “Hmm you smell beautiful Anastasia,” Malachy reached up his hand to the nape of her neck, drawing her closer, “Just one kiss Ana, help make me feel better.”
    Before she could move back, he kissed her gently but firmly nibbling his way across her lips, nipping her bottom lip to gain access to her mouth. Ana moaned returning his kisses, teasing and tasting.  His hand fell away from her neck, bringing her back to her senses, pulling back heart pounding; she stood looking down at his drowsy face, sighing sitting in the chair beside him.
    “So you’re not too bad then Mal.  What the hell happened?”
    “Did you come rushing back Ana,” he asked in sleepy amusement.
    “Of course I did, it wasn’t funny when I realised it was you and not some idiot.”
    “So glad you care. I’m all right, a little car chase; a few bullets exchanged and one rather wrecked Firebird.  I did so love my car,” he sighed.
    “Who were they Mal?”
    “No idea Ana.  I only saw masks.  No make on their car other than it was a black SUV.”
    “Well, luckily I finished my assignment Mal, trouble’s brewing.  I overheard a conversation; someone wants to take you out of the picture this may have been something to do with your car chase.”
    “Take me out, ah shit I’m only a bloody office droid these days, you’d better get Yuri in here, he needs to know what’s going on.  Did the rest of the assignment go all right?”
    “Yes, got them hook, line and sinker Mal,” standing she whispered through the door to Yuri, who entered moments later.
    “What’s going on,” he said, crossing his arms, making his biceps bulge.
    “New info Yuri, someone is out to get Malachy.  I’ve no idea who, I didn’t recognise the voices, though I do have a recording of the conversation.”
    “We’ll do a voice analysis at the lab Monday, see if we’ve any matches with staff and or other criminals,” said Mal.
    “Yeah, we can do that Mal,” turning to Ana Yuri asked, “Do you want me to pick you up on Monday.”
    “No thanks, Yuri I enjoy driving my Porsche,” she grinned.  “Since the boss’s ok, I’ll get going.  I shouldn’t have worried after all.”
    Malachy smiled, “It was lovely of you to come rushing home Ana,” he said smugly.
    Muttering about men in general, she left the room, heading back to her apartment.
    “Boss I think the lady likes you,” he grinned.
    “Shut it Yuri, it’s bad enough, she works for me.”
    “The police took the slug.  Looks like a 9mm, you’re lucky you took evasive action, or you’d be dead.”
    “For now we’ll let the police investigate,” said Mal, “I’m sure we’ll work out who it is faster, especially with those voice recordings Ana has.”
    “Yeah maybe, you want me to put a guard on her too?”
    “Good idea Yuri, don’t let on eh or I’ll get an ear bashing,” he grinned.
     
    Ana woke up at eight the following morning and drove her Porsche to work, ringing Yuri on her phone for updates.
    “How’s the boss today, Yuri?”
    “Fine, I just dropped him off at home.  Abraham’s keeping an eye on him making sure he doesn’t get into any more trouble,” he