Otto made a noncommittal sound that heated Theo’s simmering anger another few degrees. That might’ve led to talking about what had happened two months ago, and he really didn’t want to discuss it. “No.” Otto stretched out his legs until his lumberjack-sized boots bumped the opposite bench. Tearing away his gaze, Theo gave his fellow K9 officer a flat stare. “Who’s that?” Otto dropped onto the bench next to him. Theo had the feeling she would have had the same response to any cop.

There was no doubt about that.Īs she turned away from the table, smiling, their gazes caught for a second before she ducked her head and hurried toward the kitchen. If she’d been around, he would’ve noticed her. She was definitely new to Monroe, Colorado. By the look of concentration on her face and the exaggerated care she was taking, Theo assumed she was new to waiting tables. She was delivering two plates of food to a table across the diner. Shit.īefore Theo could stop himself, his gaze searched out the new waitress again. He set down the mug with enough force to make the coffee almost slosh over the rim. Stopping the words just in time, he snatched up his coffee and took a drink, burning his tongue in the process. He caught himself before a question about the new server popped out of his mouth. This morning, as Megan was turning away, Theo was almost tempted to break the silence. She aggressively delivered his food and coffee. He’d caught himself watching her four times already, and he’d only been in the diner for five minutes.Ī mug thumped on the table in front of him, and Theo turned his frown toward Megan.

Since she didn’t seem to be bothered by anyone else in the diner, Theo assumed his uniform was making her nervous-and her nerves were putting him on edge. This morning, though, he was distracted by the way the dark-haired stranger kept trying not to stare at him. Those fifteen minutes before Otto and Hugh showed up usually were, if not exactly peaceful, at least a break from having to hide the mess he’d become. Theo always got to the diner early for the K9 unit’s breakfast and informal roll call.

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