Intractable Souls : Book 1 of the Bound for Ireland Series by Tricia Daniels Page A

social media, Facebook, Twitter or otherwise.”
    “Fine. You know how to get a hold of
me.”
    She closes her file folder and stuffs it
into her briefcase. “I’ll hire an investigator first thing Monday
morning. We’ll be in touch.” She stands and leaves the room with an
entourage of assistants following behind.
    When he hears the door close he calls out.
“John? You still there?”
    “Yes, I’m here.”
    “Is everyone gone?”
    “Yes, it’s just me here now.”
    “How the hell did everything get so screwed
up, John?” His voice strains in defeat.
    “I believe Shannon is on the right track.
Miss Keane’s agenda is money.”
    “Well I’m very inclined to pay whatever she
wants to put an end to this.”
    “That would be a bad idea at this point.” He
advises.
    “As always you’re right. I wish I had
listened to you, John.” Regret is visible on his face.
    “Me too, my friend. I had a bad feeling
about that woman right from the beginning.” John struggled with
telling him how he felt at the time. He warned him a few times but
he wishes that he made him listen. A decision he has regretted a
thousand times in the past three months. “Ethan.”
    “Yes?”
    “It’s good to hear your voice, you’re missed
here.”
    Ethan smiles. “Don’t get all mushy on me,
McCabe.”
    John raises his eyebrows and smirks as he
leans in closer to the video screen. “I meant by all the young
ladies… I don’t miss you. You’re a pain in the ass.”
    Ethan laughs. “I can always count on you for
the truth my friend.”
    “Yes sir, that’s why you pay me the big
bucks.”
    “Go home enjoy the rest of your weekend.“
Ethan packs up the stuff on his desk. “I might need you to come
here for a week or two and help me out with a few personal deals
I’m working on.”
    “Can’t your Canadian assistant handle things
for you?” There is apprehension in his voice.
    “Not as well as you. I’d just feel more
comfortable if you were here.“
    “Very well.” He concedes. “Let me know when
you want me to arrive and I’ll make the necessary arrangements.” He
looks into the camera with a serious expression. “Ethan, stay
focused, keep a level head and stay out of trouble. Would you at
least try to stay away from women until after this is
resolved.”
    Ethan thinks about Olivia and grins. “That
might be easier said than done.”
    John closes his eyes and shakes his head.
“Dear God! Already? Don’t tell me anymore, I don’t want to
know.”
     
    Olivia reaches her car and unlocks the door,
cringing at the creaking sound it makes as she opens it. Climbing
in carefully, she slides the key into the ignition and says a
little prayer as she turns it. “Please start… Please start.” The
engine shows its age by making a loud wheezing noise, like an
elderly man trying to walk up hill. “Come on girl… you can do it!”
She turns the key again and it responds with an optimistic cough
and a sputter. Taking a deep breath she releases the key and closes
her eyes. On the third try the old girl muscles up the gumption and
the engine rumbles to life. “Yes!” Olivia throws her hands in the
air in celebration.
    She hits the highway and feeling a little
warm from the fever she rolls down all the windows and cranks the
radio. The sun is bright and the fresh air feels good. Bravely she
presses harder on the accelerator and hits an exhilarating speed.
Singing at the top of her voice, her hair blows in the wind through
the open window. Suddenly she hears a thud as something bounces off
the car visor and then drops onto her chest and slides downwards
into her bra. That was odd. She puts her hand to her chest but
doesn’t feel anything right away so she turns her attention back to
her song.
    Suddenly she feels movement in there.
Whatever it is, its HUGE and it’s now wandering around in her bra,
violating her with its scratchy little feet and antennae as it
goes. She screams and sticks her hand into her top and searches