Crossing Lines (Cops and Docs #2) Read Online Free

shrugged. She didn’t. But this was Nora. Somehow her words just came out that way.
    Nora picked up the beer and took a long pull. Then, she gave the bottle back and bent forward to brush her lips against Kelli’s. In turn, Kelli deepened the kiss, chasing the flavors of two of her favorite things…beer and Nora.
    Nora pulled back slightly and said, “Let me change my outfit and feed Phineas. Then, let’s go.”
    “I got him. You go ahead.”
    “Okay, give me ten minutes.”
    A few seconds later, Kelli stepped outside and into Phineas’s fenced-in habitat. It was large and clean, but Nora had a guy for that, so it wasn’t surprising. There were a few bales of hay in the corner, and his huge-ass bowl was next to it, similar to the one in the house. Phineas, himself, lay nearby on a huge, cushy mat just like the one in his room. Kelli held up the bag filled with vegetables and grass pellets, and shook it.
    “What’s up big guy? Look what I got.”
    Phineas didn’t waste any time. He got up and trotted toward Kelli. He was a fast fucker for his size. He nudged Kelli’s leg and brushed against her.
    Kelli laughed. Phineas made a huffing sound and headed back toward his bed.
    “You can’t tell me you’re not hungry.”
    Kelli watched as he picked up one of the large stuffed toys that was near his bedding. He came back toward her. Phineas pressed the stuffed frog against Kelli’s leg. She’d learned a while back that he wasn’t into playing catch, but it was his way of sharing and being social. Kelli scratched him on the snout.
    “Even trade? But why don’t you keep both?” She filled his bowl. He abandoned his toy for the food.
    “He’s always more playful with you. I’m really glad you two get along.”
    Kelli turned to find Nora behind her. “Probably because he knows I’m a big-ass kid.” Kelli smirked.
    “I think you could be right about that,” Nora said.
    Kelli glared.
    Nora grinned. “I might have to keep the video feed and put it up on YouTube.”
    “Uh-huh.” Kelli headed for the door, but as she walked past Nora, she smacked her on the ass. “Let’s go.”
    Nora laughed.
    * * *
    Nora stood outside and glanced up at the Beck’s Bar and Grill sign. There was nothing ostentatious about the building itself. The brick construction blended in with the others next to it. Even the sign was plain. She didn’t know what she was expecting. Someone exited, letting out the sounds of laughter and low strains of music. This was sure to be an experience, and she wasn’t worried in the least.
    “You okay?” Kelli asked, as she snaked her arms around Nora from behind.
    Always protective. Nora turned to look at her. “I am. Are you?”
    Kelli smirked. “Touché, but yeah.”
    Kelli stepped away but kept a hand pressed to Nora’s back. When they entered, the smell of stale beer and fried food wafted toward her. It was a potent combination, but not unexpected. Rock music filtered in from the sound system, yet it wasn’t overwhelming. Nora scanned the area. A majority of the tables were full, and there was no space left at the bar. Everyone looked as if they were having a good time. Most of them seemed to be laughing and in various stages of conversation. The mood was instantly contagious. Nora wanted to be part of the revelry as well, especially with Kelli present.
    A familiar figure stood and waved.
    Nora waved back. “There’s your brother.”
    “I see him.” Kelli guided her forward.
    When they arrived at the table, both men stood.
    Kelli chuckled. Nora glanced over her shoulder to see Kelli rolling her eyes.
    “What?” Nora asked as she sat down.
    “They suddenly have manners. Last time I checked, I’m a woman too.”
    “I prefer to think of you as just McCabe.” Williams tipped his beer toward her.
    Sean laughed and drank from a bottle of Blue Moon.
    “The name’s Bruce Williams by the way.” He offered his hand to Nora. “Heard a lot about you, but we’ve only met in