The Escape (Detective Jane Sparrow Book 2)

by Claire Merrington

  “Yeah ok no talking to you for a while. But what about you are you going to be safe?”

  “Yeah I’m going to be fine sweetie. I’m a tough cop with a bad ass team. I’m more than safe.”

  Layla couldn’t help but crack smiles at that which made Jane relax a bit better at the situation. Although she could still tell Layla wasn’t completely happy with their new arrangement. The Superintendent and PC Ian Watson led the family off into an interview room to debrief them and prep them more for protective custody. Jane hated to admit that as much as she thought Layla wasn’t happy with the new arrangement she actually believes its more herself that needs the contact more. Layla had become almost a safety net. A helpful reminder to Jane, which proved they had escaped alive and were free from Thaddeus grasp.

  Jane felt like she had been standing there for hours when in reality it had only been about forty-five minutes before they came back out. Jane had never been one for patience is a virtue, as it wasn’t one that she possessed. And she was even worse when there was something to be anxious about like saying goodbye. As soon as they came out Layla came over with tears streaming down her face, Jane pulled her in tight for a hug. To the surprise of Gabby and Mike she pulled them each in for a hug as well.

  “Take care of her. Keep her safe.”

  “We will we promise. You just catch the son of a bitch so we can come home. You stay safe as well.”

  “Don’t worry you have my word on that I will.”

  Jane pulled Layla in for one more hug and kissed her on the forehead. Then she had to stand back and watch them turn and walk out of the station door. For how long Jane had no idea. It all depended on what kind of game Thaddeus wants to play this time.

  Chapter 4

  Every tiny cell in Jane’s body wanted her to walk out that door with Layla and go into protective custody as well. But Jane knew that she couldn’t live with herself if she didn’t do everything within her power to re-catch Thaddeus. Especially if he did go onto murdering anyone else, it wasn’t within Jane to be scared and be in hiding when something like that was going on. Jane could still hear Amy on the phone to the stations phone provider. At several points throughout her conversation Jane could tell that Amy was getting more and more frustrated. Jane could tell Amy was angry as the phone call and her manor was turning frostier by the second. At one point Jane heard yet again Amy explain the situation to another supervisor at the company that they needed access to their phone records for a certain number and extension code. They wanted to see who phoned at a particular time and left a message. When what Jane suspected was another supervisor fobbing Amy off with an excuse as to why it couldn’t be done. Amy became exceptionally frustrated and Jane heard her shout down the phone that if they carried on with their less than helpful manor she would have them all arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice when it comes to apprehending a wanted criminal. Jane couldn’t help but laugh at what appeared to be a rather smug smile spreading across Amy’s face as the supervisor on the other end of the phone was back peddling so fast he must have been tripping over his own tongue. He was almost grovelling with helpful ideas, as he now fully understood the seriousness of the request and situation that they are in. The conversation ended with Amy explaining she didn’t care how long it took to find the information that they needed. He had to find it and ring her back. Jane heard the phone slam back down on the receiver

  “Trouble Amy?”

  “Oh don’t Jane. Don’t even try to see the humorous side in that. Trying to get them numb skulls at the phone company to realise I don’t care how much of an unusual and hard request it is we need that information, it was like pulling teeth, it was exhausting and excruciating.”

  “What’s the big issue they are our phone records? Its not as though we are trying to access someone else’s without consent?”

  “The big issue is that because the station as a whole building has the same provider for every single landline and extension code in here, they don’t keep individual records. They keep a company log. So as the supervisor on the phone kept trying to kindly point out that at any specific point there could have been a many number of people calling and leaving messages. So for them to isolate the information we need for one phone number and extension code seems very hard for them to do. But never the less my threat of having them all arrested on obstruction of justice seemed to kick starts their arses in gear.”

  “Oh Jesus talk about make it complicated. All the logs surely are just registered on a computer system. Surely as a whole log you can still just type in the particular land line and extension code, time stamp and date and it would bring it up.”

  “That’s what I thought. But you know companies they like your patience when they have a problem that they cant fix. But they don’t have much patience itself when you have one. And men just like to make everything sound more difficult than it is. It makes them feel more important when they fix it for you. And of course in their minds the hardest way to do things is always the best way to go.”

  “Yeah that’s very true.”

  Jane heard Perry coughing from over in the corner, as if to notify the two gossiping ladies, that he was in fact a man and standing within earshot of the ear bashing of the male species. Jane and Amy exchanged a quick smile of amusement before their supervisor walked in with Ian.

  “Jane you are meant to be heading home and don’t worry about not coming back until tomorrow. An escort will follow you home for you to collect some belongings and then to wherever you choose to spend the night. They will be outside until six pm when there will be a shift change over. Subsequently one will follow at midnight and then again at six tomorrow morning. The two officers that arrive at six in the morning will be there to escort you into work when ever you’re ready tomorrow.”

  “Yes Sir that’s great thank you Sir. If there are any major updates within the search for Thaddeus tonight I would like to be informed still.”

  “Don’t worry I’m sure Amy will keep you informed.”

  Jane wasn’t sure but she thought she heard a touch of despise in the way that Ian said that. Even the Superintendent eyed him funny at the comment as though there was an inside joke that he wasn’t privy to. Jane had to remind herself that he wasn’t aware of the fact that Ian and Amy had been dating for quite a few months now, could quite possibly be coming up for a year. Jane hoped that by Ian’s tone that it wasn’t implying that there was any trouble between the two of them. But for now Jane had enough on her plate to worry about she would just have to remind herself to check in on those two when it had all settled down a bit. Perry had been following her quietly out to his car, which when they reached he opened the door for her, and was continuously watching over his shoulder and looking all around. Jane realised he was quite nervous being out in the open with her for the first time since finding out that Thaddeus had escaped. He couldn’t help but check over his shoulder to make sure there were no signs of Thaddeus. When they pulled out of the car park they both did a double take in the rear view mirror to make sure that their police escort was following. They drove in silence most of the way both feeling very nervous and highly sprung when Jane remembered about Parker.

  “So are we staying at your apartment tonight or am I checking into a hotel? Because if it is a hotel for me then I will need to start ringing around. Sees where I can get a reservation.”

  “We are staying at my apartment and you are never staying at a hotel we are. We are in this together Jane ok and if you seriously think I am going to let you out of my sight at any point you are mad.”

  “Ok, Ok do we still get to have Parker tonight or do you think it is too risky?”

  “We still got Parker. The kids really been looking forward to it and I know you want to see him. With the goon squad parked out front all night and my top of the range home security system we should be pretty tight for the night.”

  “Oh good I didn’t want to let him down either and I’m really looking forward to spending s
ome more time with him. What shall I make us for dinner then?”

  “Well your not cooking anything you can just sit back relax enjoy spending time with Parker and I’ll cook.”

  “Not that I’m complaining but if that’s your subtle way of saying my cooking skills still suck I know.”

  Perry let out a deep chuckle at that comment Jane had mentioned to him months ago that she couldn’t cook much to her mums despise. He had tried to teach her a few new skills but Jane even admitted she didn’t have the aptitude for it.

  “Hey I got to admit as well you know as much as everything is going on I cant really complain. I’ve scored an afternoon off with my man, dinner with my two favourite boys and by the sounds of it some romantic hotel stays.”

  “You have such a nice way to put a good spin on things. But I’m glad I can make this a nicer experience for you.”

  “Seriously Perry though thank you. I know it’s a lot to ask and this is a hard request but try not to worry. I don’t think Thaddeus is going to come at me in a head on attack. He is more about mind games than that. He enjoys the hunt and watching the fear brew inside people. It isn’t going to be easy but here’s to catching him fast. I get nervous when the little rats escape from their cages.”

  “Well I can certainly hope for that and a rat I’m not sure even a rodent is a befitting enough creature for that slime ball. I think my main issue is I had just kind of settled into accepting the fact that the nice little life we had going was real. And then something or someone had to go and spoil it.”

  “It’s not spoiled its just been disrupted. But we will get it back to what it was. Don’t worry about that I promise just hang in there with me. And I’m sorry I sometimes forget how much I disrupted your life how much you have had to change for me. I’m so proud of you. Speaking of which how did you get on with Frank?”

  “Well some good news it didn’t seem appropriate to tell you earlier. But as long as I pass my test on the twentieth I am all set to start at the beginning of July. We agreed pay and a rota that suits us and of course Parker. So yeah baby all good I just need to pass that test now.”

  “You will have no problem I am sure of you. God I am proud.”

  “Nothing to be proud of yet angel until I make it. Will you help me with the test? I got some sample papers.”

  “Of course I will any way I can.”

  Jane and Perry had reached the under ground parking lot to the apartment block that Jane lived in. They made their way through the down stairs entrance and up to Jane’s floor. The two street officers that had escorted them from the station followed them up.

  “We will wait outside your door while your inside mam and then when you are ready we will escort you back out to the car mam.”

  “Thank you this shouldn’t take long.”

  Jane and Perry stepped into her flat and she punched in the security code for the house alarm that she had activated that morning when she left. As much as it was still activated in the same fashion as when she set it Jane still found herself feeling nervous the further she ventured into her home. She instinctively reached for her handgun that was strapped to her side for protection. But as she scanned the entirety of her flat she could see that there was no outstanding threat and it wasn’t needed. There was nothing out of place from where she left it. Even the dirty dishes from her and Perry’s breakfast still sat in the sink. Not that she expected that if Thaddeus had broke into her home that he would of done them but still the thought comforted her. Jane could feel herself and Perry visibly relax. Jane headed into the bathroom to collect up the toiletries that she needed while Perry reached for an overnight bag from her closet. Quickly and swiftly they managed to gather up enough essentials to keep Jane going for a week. Jane remembered to quickly grab her phone charger and laptop as she headed back out her door. Like promised her police escorts were waiting dutifully outside her front door. They were looking pleased with themselves that the first stint of their duties had gone off without a hitch. They made it back out and down to their awaiting cars with no issue. But Jane still found Perry looking nervously around for Thaddeus. Jane still suspected there wasn’t going to be a show from him just yet. Not enough suspense had been built yet. Just as she thought they made it back to Perry’s apartment in an uneventful manor. Her two escorts were due to be outside until shift change over at six. Perry and Jane made their way into his apartment and set and locked the door for safe measure. Parker was going to be dropped of by Perry’s mum Angie at four after he has finished school. So Perry and Jane have at least a few hours to kill by themselves.

  “So we have got a few hours before Parker arrives. What do you want to do?”

  “You my sweet little skirt.”

  Jane couldn’t help but let out a girlish squeal of delight as Perry chased her down and caught and swung her up into his arms with ease.

  “Come on baby lets go forget about everything. Nothing else matters it’s just you and me baby.”

  Before Perry could say anything else Jane kissed him as deep and as passionately as before but more wanting. As their lips moulded together their inhibitions melted as their clothes and underwear fell to the floor around them. Perry caressed every inch of Jane’s skin with his soft touches and tender loving kisses that melted away any fears that Jane may have been holding on to from the day. The soft suck on her nipple as his hand teased the other began to build the excitement in Jane. Jane’s hand found his throbbing, heated erection and started to tease playfully as she waited for him to become impatient with excitement and place his erect member inside her awaiting vagina. But Perry seemed to be focused on enjoying the tease today. Using it to his advantage to spend more time nurturing the places on Jane he loved the most. Kissing and sucking at her swollen and tender breasts, trailing kisses down her abdomen all the way down to her already over excited clitoris. Teasing her clitoris and flicking it with his tongue, it made Jane writher with ecstasy underneath him from his more than capable touch. Jane began to feel more daring than she had in months. She raised herself above Perry and decided to straddle him in a sixty-nine fashion. He certainly wasn’t the only one that could tease and have fun. Jane started by slowly taking the tip of his moist erection in her mouth and running her tongue over the tender sensitive top, teasing her way up the rest of his well-endowed member with her hand. Perry let out a gasp of enjoyment. It sent tingles up Jane’s spine as she took the rest of his length into the depths of her mouth. Feeling the heat and the excitement coming of Perry as he resounded his rhythm on Jane and together they took each other to the brink of climax. With each gasp, moan and deep breath the fears and anxiety melted from each of them. When Perry couldn’t take any more he flipped Jane around and carefully directed her down onto his erection filling her as deep as he could go. Jane sat a top of him letting her vagina adjust to the now intruding length of Perry inside her walls. She began to swivel and grind her hips against each thrust that Perry made. They both had brought each other to the brink of climax so much they could take no more. They exploded in orgasm. Jane took each squirt of Perry’s excitement deep into her vagina. Jane couldn’t control the ecstasy that she was feeling she let out a loud moan of approval. Perry bit and sucked down on Jane’s nipple to try and stifle the moans and groans of pleasure that were escaping him. They both collapsed back together onto Perry’s bed in a state of breathlessness and exhaustion. As they laid there in each other’s arms a sense of calm passed over Jane. She never felt safer or more at home with Perry than she did in that moment.

  “Come on lets go shower and freshen up. We should look a little more respectable before Parker get’s here.”

  “Yeah let’s go take a shower. And Perry that was amazing and immense and exactly what I needed.”

  “Right back at you babe I don’t think I have ever climaxed so much. I feel like a teenage boy at it.”

  “Well you certainly have the stamina of one.”

  Jane cheekily patted him on the bottom as she sashed past him a
nd jumped in the shower beckoning for Perry to come join. Perry let out a deep belly laugh and climbed in with Jane. Nothing could compare to moments like this with Perry. Jane was determined not to let the threat of Thaddeus ruin this. The rest of the night passed in an uneventful bliss. Parker was a wonderful bright boy that Jane had already come to adore. They spent the night playing games while Perry cooked dinner, which they all ate eagerly. Jane loved Perry’s fajitas and they laughed at Parker’s stories from school, it was blissful being around such innocence and ease of life. In the evening after dinner they all curled up on the sofa and watched a film of Parker’s choice of course. Jane was curled into the side of Perry and Parker was nestled into hers. Jane felt quite content at that moment as she looked down at Parker. When she looked up she found Perry watching her with such endearment in his eyes. At what must have looked like to him a perfect little family for him and his son. Jane found herself feeling a little embarrassed at the situation but pleased at the same time. Perry could see the slight blush rising to Jane’s cheeks but to her relief he decided not to pry.