Love Inspired Suspense July 2015 #1 Read Online Free PDF Page A

check on.”
    â€œOkay. Go ahead.”
    â€œShe has a spotless record at the hospital and graduated from nursing school at the top of her class.”
    â€œSo? That doesn’t sound bad.”
    â€œHer career is not the most interesting part of her past,” McCord said. “Prior to entering college ten years ago, Daniella Dunne didn’t exist.”
    â€œThat’s impossible.”
    â€œIt is if she’s on the up-and-up. I don’t know who she was before or where she came from. All I know is she’s not who she implies she is.”
    * * *
    There had been a time when Daniella had tried to keep close tabs on her jailed father. Then, as the years had passed, she had slowly stopped worrying about him and had gone on with her life, content to have a purposeful career and to be a truly new person.
    Now, however, she felt it was vital that she know more about the man, if only to set her mind and heart at ease. There was no sense panicking and going on the run if it wasn’t necessary. For all she knew, he might have died in prison.
    One phone call would tell her everything. The question was, if she did contact the emergency number her original US marshal contact had provided, would she be opening Pandora’s box?
    She hesitated, her cell phone gripped tightly. Then, before she could make up her mind whether or not to call for information, the phone rang. Caller ID was no help. All it showed was Unknown.
    Could it be the marshal’s office taking care in case the call was being monitored? Logically, that might be possible, particularly if she were at work. There was only one way to find out.
    She clicked the green button and pressed the phone to her ear. “Hello?”
    A low menacing chuckle was followed by, “Well, well. Remember how I always taught you to finish what you started?”
    She knew instantly who was on the line. Her father had tracked her down. “How—how did you get this number?”
    â€œI have friends in many places.” He laughed again. “I’ll see you soon, girl.”
    Daniella was speechless. That awful voice! Not only did he have her cell number, he probably also knew her address!
    Staring at the tiny screen, she noted that he’d ended the call.
    Her hands shook and her legs were close to collapse. Every sense insisted that she flee. Immediately. She glanced around at her cozy home. The mere thought of leaving all this behind made her sick to her stomach. Not only would she be in limbo once more, she’d have to give up her friends and career and maybe even her pet, since Puddy was microchipped and might be traceable via his former veterinarian.
    She sank into the closest chair and cradled her head in her hands. Although she would have welcomed the release brought by tears, there were none. Numbness and disbelief filled her to overflowing, leaving room for nothing else.
    Her first change of identity, when she’d fled Florida as a teen, had been easy compared with what she was facing now. She had often tried to imagine what it would be like to have to abandon nursing and relocate again, but nothing had prepared her for the chilling reality she now acknowledged.
    Her murderous father had tracked her down. Life as she’d known it was over. Period.
    * * *
    Isaac was driving himself toward headquarters when his captain radioed Daniella’s home address.
    â€œThat’s right on my way,” he replied. “Okay if Abby and I make a stop there, first?”
    â€œOfficially?”
    â€œNot exactly. Our mysterious woman may be more willing to fill in some information gaps if I approach her casually.”
    â€œIt’s worth a try. I’ve already checked with the hospital. She stayed on duty all night so she should be at home now. Just keep us posted. I don’t want you going off the grid.”
    â€œWho? Me?”
    McCord laughed. “Yes, you. Remember that case last fall when you forgot to radio