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  “I’m glad they finally got to have the wedding,” Regan whispered to Dante. “I really like them. Well, not just them. Everyone.”

  Dante kissed her forehead. “I know they feel the same way.”

  “This last case was tough on all of us,” Craig went on. “For one thing, it was close to home and made us realize how vulnerable we all are. We have no clue as to where the next attack will occur.”

  “I hate to say it,” Ric told him, “but I don’t think whoever is behind this is through with this area yet. Everything I’ve analyzed leads me to believe the center of this is somewhere in Texas. The incidents keep coming back here.”

  “You still believe whoever’s behind the beasts is located somewhere in the state?” Craig asked.

  “I do. And we’re going to keep analyzing the data. I’d love to say we’ll find wherever the breeding ground is before we have another killing but unfortunately, I can’t promise that.”

  “Finding that location is going to be a primary focus of this group,” Craig continued. “Our one failure so far is not being able to find and rescue Melinda and Lisa.”

  Beside him, Dante felt Regan tense at the mention of Lisa’s name. “I have nightmares thinking about what’s happened to her,” she whispered.

  “I know. And I wish I could take some of the pain from you.”

  Craig continued. “Randi has given us a very good generic sketch that blends the physical characteristics of the two women.” He glanced over at Garth. “Thanks to our Texas Ranger for agreeing to send out bulletins, asking about disappearances of women with similar physical characteristics.”

  “I’ll be checking that on a regular basis,” Garth announced. “Maybe we can narrow down the search area if we know where others have disappeared.”

  “And I’ll be monitoring it from here, also,” Ric added. “Regan has volunteered to work with us on the computers, doing research and running programs. That means three of us will be at it full-time.”

  “Keeping secrets?” Dante whispered.

  “No.” She leaned into his body. “Just hadn’t had a chance to tell you. So you see? I’m not going anywhere.”

  Dante let happiness wash over him, a feeling he’d never thought to experience again.

  “Let’s hope we’re able to find some clues before another attack by the devil beast,” Craig told them. “But I promise you this. All of you. We will find them, we will find the monsters behind this, and we will destroy all of the beasts.”

  Again they raised their glasses.

  Despite Craig’s confidence, an icy feeling slithered down Dante’s spine. He knew, as did the others, that the next disaster, the next attack, could be waiting right around the corner.

  As they drank their champagne, a bell sounded from inside the house. Suddenly the good feeling disappeared from the group. The bell was Ric’s alarm—the computer had found yet another story. Another possible attack.

  It seemed the devil was on their tail…and the Chupacabra had struck again.

  About Desiree Holt

  Desiree Holt’s writing is flavored with the rich experiences of her life, including a long stretch in the music business representing every kind of artist, from country singer to heavy metal rock bands. For several years she also ran her own public relations agency, handling any client who interested her, many of whom might recognize themselves in the pages of her stories.

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