Intercepted by Love: Part Five: A Football Romance (The Quarterback's Heart Book 5) Read Online Free Page B

a divorce, but yeah, she has no memory of anything that happened for the last two years.” Cade shifted in his seat. “I broke up with her, now that I’m in so much trouble. I don’t want her spending money to bail me out.”
    “Whoa, wait.” Owen snorted. “You’re getting out of here soon, no bail needed. Whoever called in the tip was lying. Do you have an alibi for the time when the witness claimed you mailed the dope?”
    “I don’t. It was during a break in practice. The post office was close to the stadium. Any football player could have done it. Don’t they have security cameras?”
    “Not this one.” Owen rubbed his nose. “The thing is, you have no motive. Someone’s framing you. I’ll go through the list of your teammates, starting with the other quarterback and his buddies.”
    “Great. I have to get out of here. My mom’s in more danger with me in here, and there’s Bret and my dog who need caring for.”
    “Your mom’s safe at the rehab facility with the extra security,” Owen said. “I’m going to talk to Andie and her mother. Maybe they have some ideas. After all, they discovered the drugs in the diaper bag. What if they’re the ones who are framing you?”
    “No way.” Cade’s heart launched to his throat. “Go easy on Andie. She’s had a traumatic brain injury.”
    “Sorry, can’t go easy on anyone.” Owen blinked, shaking his head. “Everyone’s a suspect until I clear you.”
    “Except Andie. What motive would she have to frame me?”
    “You never know.” Owen scratched his chin. “Maybe she wants Bret all to herself. Some women have a hyperactive maternal instinct. Ever heard of the ones who attack a pregnant woman, cut the baby out and keep it for themselves?”
    “Forget it.” Cade’s voice lowered to a growl. “Leave Andie out of this. She’s going home anyway.”
    “Not if I subpoena her, she isn’t.” Owen’s voice also grew raspy. “She had means and opportunity. All I need is a motive and believe me, I’m a going to ferret it out quicker than a coonhound treeing Daniel Boone.”
    “Forget it. You touch Andie and you’re fired.” Cade narrowed his eyes and huffed steam from his nose.
    “Don’t be stupid.” Owen didn’t blink. “I’m betting she’s a lot stronger than you give her credit for. Besides, according to my timeline, she was in the hospital when the drugs were mailed. I just wanted to see your reaction to suggestions of her guilt.”
    “Leave her out of it. She has enough on her plate.” Cade’s heart cringed at the thought of Andie being disturbed.
    “Oh, I’m sure she does. No worries. I’ll be gentle with her, but I’ll speak to her just the same.”

Chapter Four
    “ H ey , Andie,” her mother said from the door. “There’s a lawyer here to see you. Owen Williams.”
    Andie had just returned from walking Gollie and Red. The two dogs barked and lunged for the door despite still being leashed.
    “Hush, you two.” Andie strained to hold them back. “Let me send them out back. Is this about Cade?”
    “Yes, he’s Cade’s lawyer,” her mother said. “I’ll let him into the living room.”
    Andie shooed the dogs outside and washed her hands. Cade’s lawyer was here? This was important. Hopefully he had good news and Cade would be out of jail in a jiffy.
    “Miss Wales,” Owen said, holding out his pudgy hand.
    “Call me Andie. It’s nice to meet you.” She shook his hand and took a seat while her mother brought two tall glasses of ice tea. “How’s Cade doing?”
    “He’s holding up.” Owen glanced out the window at Red and Gollie. “Sweet dogs. I’ve always wanted an Irish Setter.”
    “Yeah, well, he’s Cade’s.” Andie took a sip from her tea. “Are you getting Cade out of jail soon?”
    “Trying.” Owen pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his forehead. “I’m interviewing everyone who’s involved with him, picking their brains to get evidence which I’ll present to the judge. I might even