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won’t have a problem getting the time. You need an objective third party, but also someone who knows what to look for. That’s me.”
    â€œYou have to let us pay you,” Lexi said. “You won’t have a paycheck.”
    â€œNot on your life.”
    Skye stood and faced her. She was a green-eyed redhead with a temper. It took her a while to get riled, but when it happened, it was impressive.
    â€œFriends don’t let friends work for free,” Skye told her. “Either we pay you or we find someone else.”
    â€œIt’s not like they’ll miss the money,” Izzy pointed out. “They’re rich.”
    â€œWhen you get your trust fund, you’re kicking in your share,” Skye told her.
    Dana didn’t want to take their money, but she also didn’t want to trust anyone else with the investigation. There was too much on the line.
    â€œOkay. But no more than my usual pay at the sheriff’s office.”
    â€œDone,” Lexi said, leveraging herself into a standing position. “You’ll stay on Garth and find out everything you can. If he’s becoming one of the good guys, then we’ll all hold hands and sing ‘Kumbaya.’ If not, you get the pleasure of throwing his ass in jail.”
    Dana smiled. “I’d like that.”
    Izzy put her hands on her hips. “You be nice to him.”
    â€œI won’t leave any scars,” she promised instead.
    â€œNo bruises, either.”
    Dana sighed. “No one lets me have any fun.”
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    G ARTH’S PHONE BUZZED.
    â€œThere are two ladies here to see you,” his assistant said through the speakerphone. “They don’t have appointments, but said that you, and I quote, ‘wouldn’t mind taking time from your busy schedule to be with loved ones.’”
    He only knew one person who talked like that. “Izzy and one of her sisters?”
    â€œMs. Skye Titan, sir.”
    â€œSend them in.”
    He rose and walked around his desk. Why would Skye and Izzy come to see him? Not to gloat. His time with the Dallas Police Department had hardly been a victory.
    Seconds later Izzy breezed into his office. Her long, dark curly hair tumbled past her shoulders. She smiled as if they shared a delicious secret. Skye trailed behind her, looking less convinced this was where she wanted to be.
    â€œAn unexpected pleasure,” he said, motioning to the sofas by the window. “Can I get you ladies anything?”
    â€œNo, thanks. We’re here to talk,” Izzy said as she plopped down on a sofa cushion. “Lexi had other obligations. That’s what I’m supposed to say. Reality is, she’s still not sure about you. I said you were fine, but only Skye really believes me.”
    He turned his attention to the curvy redhead in a tailored suit and pearls who had taken a seat near her sister. “You’re sure about me?”
    Cool, green eyes stared into his. “I said I was willing to consider you weren’t completely evil. There’s a difference.”
    â€œI agree.” He turned his attention back to Izzy. “What are we talking about?”
    â€œYou. Saving you from yourself.” She frowned. “You don’t remember? We discussed this before.”
    Izzy had said some sentimental things about him being her brother and the sisters being his family—a fact that didn’t change anything. He’d dismissed her comments as the babblings of a broken heart.
    â€œYou were upset about Nick,” he said.
    â€œOh, please. That didn’t affect my brain.” She settled into a more comfortable position and patted the cushion next to hers. “Come on. Join the party. As I said the other day, you’re family. This path of destruction you’re on is just plain stupid. So we’re going to save you.”
    â€œAgainst my will?”
    â€œIf necessary.” She smiled. “We can be very