Faceless (Sinister Secrets Book 2) by Candle Sutton (best motivational novels txt) 📕

money he’d saved over the years to buy a boat. Now, he ran a private charter service.

“Got whale-watchers lined up for the rest of the week, but that oughta be windin’ down pretty soon.”

October marked the end of the whale-watching season. “You and Jean headed south again this winter?”

“Better believe it. Got a new grandson to see.”

A gleam entered Harley’s eyes, a sure sign Dak wasn’t going to like what was coming.

“So when’re you gonna find your own Jean?”

Yeah, he could’ve guessed that’s where Harley was going. “Soon as God brings her along, my friend.”

The waitress dropped off their coffees and Harley dumped half the pitcher of creamer in his. “You really telling me there’s no one at your church or work that’s caught your eye?”

“Nope.” Kevyn’s face flashed through his mind, but he pushed it back. She didn’t count.

Couldn’t, not as long as she was on his team.

Not that he hadn’t thought about it, especially now that she was a believer.

“Maybe you oughta jump on one of those dating sites, then.”

Dak shook his head. “Bad idea. I’d want to run background checks on everyone.”

Harley chuckled. “Yeah, I can see that.”

“God’s got this. I trust Him to work it out.”

Harley crossed his arms and leaned back in his chair. “Well, maybe you oughta remind God that you ain’t gettin’ any younger.”

“I’m not exactly over the hill.”

“Yet. Isn’t the big 4-0 next year?”

“Thanks for the reminder.” Dak sipped his coffee. Somehow he’d thought he’d have more to show for his life by the time he hit forty. Heck, he didn’t even have a pet. No one to notice or care if he failed to come home some night.

He fought back the morose thoughts.

He had his team. His parents and brothers. Still, it wasn’t the same as a family of his own.

Enough. When he was sleep-deprived was hardly the time to get philosophical. “So tell me more about your winter travel plans.”

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Always good to see ol’ Dak. Even if that kid did need to stop working so much and focus on his personal life.

Harley strode down the dock toward his vessel, nodding at a passing fisherman.

The sun warmed his back against the cool fall morning.

Good day for a long boat trip. It’d been a while since he’d been to B.C., but he had all the necessary paperwork ready for review. The clients wanted to spend a few hours across the border, so he’d get to spend some time in the city as well.

All in all, not a bad way to spend a Monday.

He boarded his boat and turned on the heat in the cabin to burn off the overnight chill.

A thump sounded nearby.

Were they here already?

He turned.

No one on deck.

“Hello?” He surveyed the area.

No sign of anyone anywhere.

He walked toward the gangplank and looked down at the dock.

Holy smokes!

A woman sprawled on the rough boards. A small puddle of blood pooled beneath her cheek.

He disembarked and dropped to a knee beside her, his fingers going to her neck.

A strong pulse thudded back.

Must’ve tripped and hit her–

Something stabbed his neck. He slapped at the area, his fingers knocking a syringe to the ground beside him.

What the…?

His throat sandpapered.

He swung behind him, his arm connecting with something solid. A grunt responded.

Whirling, he faced a man in a paramedic’s uniform.

Harley stumbled to his feet, bringing his fists up in a defensive stance.

The man’s features swirled.

The boards beneath his feet felt about as steady as a canoe in a storm.

He lunged at the paramedic, who easily sidestepped his blow.

With his fist still swinging through the air, he tipped forward, landing hard on his knees.

Something slammed his head.

The world went dark.

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