Free Jordan, Olivia - Taletha's Salsa Sweethearts [Studio Seductions 1] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Olivia Jordan Page B

have a funny feeling as I was walking to my car. Like the three of us were being watched, or something like that.”
    “Unfortunately, funny feelings aren’t hard evidence, and since these two were out of your sight during the period at which the studio was vandalized, we’re going to have to get reports from them to make sure their alibis check out.
    Taletha shrugged. “Sorry, guys.”
    “Not your fault,” Adam said. “We’ll be happy to give our statements now, officer.”
    “I’ll be in my office if you need me,” Taletha said. “I want to get on the phone with the insurance company so I can get repairs going as soon as possible.”
    Taletha shut the door to her office and curled up in her computer chair. She picked up the phone intending to call the insurance company, but suddenly, the phone felt as though it weighed one hundred pounds. She dropped it back into its cradle, curled up in her chair, and sobbed.

    * * * *

    “We’ll be checking out the security feeds and inquiring with the managers at both of your apartment complexes,” the officer said once Morris and Adam had given their statements. “But your alibis are pretty sound. Still, please don’t leave town for the duration of this investigation. You may be required to come in for additional questioning.”
    “We understand,” Morris said, shaking the officer’s hand. He looked up at Adam, smiling at the relief in his new friend’s eyes. “We appreciate your help.” He and Adam showed the officer to the door, and then walked to Taletha’s office. Adam knocked on the door, but there was no response. Pressing his ear to the door, he heard muffled sobs. Without a second thought, he opened the door and rushed in.
    “Taletha, it’s okay, it’s okay,” he murmured, scooping her out of her chair and into his arms. Morris was right behind him, and immediately began stroking her hair.
    “I’ve worked so hard. I do everything right. I run a good business. Who would do this to me?”
    “I don’t know,” Adam said. “But when I find out, they’ll be sorry.”
    “Have you called the insurance company?” Morris asked.
    Taletha started crying harder. “I meant to. But I suddenly just got so overwhelmed. I don’t know what’s come over me. I’ve never let myself act like this before. Even when the shit hit the fan with Matt, I took it in stride.”
    “You’ve been under a lot of stress lately,” Morris said. “When was the last time you had a day off?”
    “I think last month, the day we spent flying back from that competition in Toronto.”
    “A day spent making layovers and dealing with airport security is not a day off. When was the last time you had an entire day to yourself, where you didn’t spend at least part of it working?”
    Taletha shrugged. “It’s been a while, I guess.”
    “Why don’t you let me handle this? I’ll call Lynne over. Between the two of us, she and I can deal with the insurance company and get to work on setting up studio repairs.”
    “I couldn’t ask you to do that.”
    “You need a day off. Lynne has worked with you since the day you opened this studio, and I’ve been your partner for most of that time. She and I know what we’re doing.”
    “Why don’t you let me take you out and spoil you for a bit?” Adam asked.
    “I really can’t leave my business in a time of crisis.”
    “If Lynne and I combine our powers, we’re just as capable as you are. Go, relax.”
    “Are you sure?”
    “Yes, he’s sure,” Adam said, tugging on her arm. “Now come on, let’s get out of here.”
    As they stepped out into the morning sun, Adam scooped Taletha up into another hug. “It’ll be okay, I promise. Morris and Lynne know exactly what they’re doing.”
    “You’re right. I just feel so guilty leaving my studio behind.”
    “There’s nothing to feel guilty about. You need a break from all the stress. And I intend to give you one. So, what would you like to do?”
    “I don’t know. I’m