Beyond Doubt

B E Y O N D D O U B T (A Reese Link Mystery—Book 4) M o l l y B l a c k Molly Black Bestselling author Molly Black is author of the MAYA GRAY FBI suspense thriller series, comprising nine books (and counting); of the RYLIE WOLF FBI suspense thriller series, comprising six books; of the TAYLOR SAGE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eight books; of the KATIE WINTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the RUBY HUNTER FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting); of the CAITLIN DARE FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting); of the REESE LINK mystery series, comprising five books (and counting); and of the CLAIRE KING FBI suspense thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Molly loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.mollyblackauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch. Copyright © 2023 by Molly Black. 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BOOKS BY MOLLY BLACK CAITLIN DARE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERCOME GET ME (Book #1)COME FIND ME (Book #2)COME TAKE ME (Book #3)COME CATCH ME (Book #4)COME SAVE ME (Book #5) MAYA GRAY MYSTERY SERIESGIRL ONE: MURDER (Book #1)GIRL TWO: TAKEN (Book #2)GIRL THREE: TRAPPED (Book #3)GIRL FOUR: LURED (Book #4)GIRL FIVE: BOUND (Book #5)GIRL SIX: FORSAKEN (Book #6)GIRL SEVEN: CRAVED (Book #7)GIRL EIGHT: HUNTED (Book #8)GIRL NINE: GONE (Book #9) RYLIE WOLF FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERFOUND YOU (Book #1)CAUGHT YOU (Book #2)SEE YOU (Book #3)WANT YOU (Book #4)TAKE YOU (Book #5)DARE YOU (Book #6) TAYLOR SAGE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERDON’T LOOK (Book #1)DON’T BREATHE (Book #2)DON’T RUN (Book #3)DON’T FLINCH (Book #4)DON’T REMEMBER (Book #5)DON’T TELL (Book #6) KATIE WINTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERSAVE ME (Book #1)REACH ME (Book #2)HIDE ME (Book #3)BELIEVE ME (Book #4)HELP ME (Book #5)FORGET ME (Book #6)HOLD ME (Book #7)PROTECT ME (Book #8)REMEMBER ME (Book #9)CATCH ME (Book #10)WATCH ME (Book #11) RUBY HUNTER FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERIF I RUN (Book #1)IF I TELL (Book #2)IF I LIVE (Book #3)IF I FORGET (Book #4)IF I RETURN (Book #5) CAITLIN DARE FBI SUSPENSE THRILLERCOME GET ME (Book #1)COME FIND ME (Book #2)COME TAKE ME (Book #3)COME CATCH ME (Book #4)COME SAVE ME (Book #5) REESE LINK MYSTERYBEYOND REASON (Book #1)BEYOND REACH (Book #2)BEYOND REPAIR (Book #3)BEYOND DOUBT (Book #4)BEYOND NORMAL (Book #5) CONTENTS PROLOGUECHAPTER ONECHAPTER TWOCHAPTER THREECHAPTER FOURCHAPTER FIVECHAPTER SIXCHAPTER SEVENCHAPTER EIGHTCHAPTER NINECHAPTER TENCHAPTER ELEVENCHAPTER TWELVECHAPTER THIRTEENCHAPTER FOURTEENCHAPTER FIFTEENCHAPTER SIXTEENCHAPTER SEVENTEENCHAPTER EIGHTEENCHAPTER NINETEENCHAPTER TWENTYCHAPTER TWENTY ONECHAPTER TWENTY TWOCHAPTER TWENTY THREECHAPTER TWENTY FOURCHAPTER TWENTY FIVEEPILOGUE PROLOGUE Unease stirred in Jonas's gut as he watched the wave approach the small boat in which he and Theresa crouched, alone on the troubled water, the oncoming storm pasting over the romantic sunset with a steely gray that seemed to be darkening by the moment.All Jonas had wanted was a few minutes in the middle of the harbor to watch the sunset with Theresa. That was the whole reason he had rented the canoe, paying what seemed an outrageous sum considering that his only income was a part-time job at McDonald's. And if Theresa decided to reward him with a kiss, what harm was there in that? Could anyone really fault him for trying?Then the wave struck the boat, drenching the two passengers in cold saltwater—and throwing cold water on Jonas's plans as well.Theresa let out a little shriek, shuddering as drips of water ran down her neck and beneath her shirt."Maybe this isn't the right time for this," she said, her teeth beginning to chatter. It was clear from the sound of her voice that this wasn't what she'd signed up for, and that she was probably close to calling it quits and heading home.And when will I get a chance like this again? Jonas thought dismally, scrubbing saltwater from his eyes. With a girl as pretty and as popular as Theresa Hampton? If I screw this up, she'll never go out with me a second time.Just getting this far had been hard work. She had turned him down three times, but he had persisted, refusing to give up, unwilling to walk away without at least getting the chance to prove to her that he was more than just some quiet, socially awkward kid who sat behind her in math class.Now here was his chance, and it was slipping right through his fingers. He would just have to improvise—preferably before Theresa got drenched and lost all interest in him.The wind was picking up, and the sky had grown so dark that it seemed like midnight instead of early evening. Lightning flashed in the distance, followed by a rumble of thunder that made Jonas's heart leap into his throat. It was clear the storm was only getting worse, which meant that waiting for the storm to pass was out of the question."We should head back!" Theresa said, shouting to be heard above the rising wind. "We're going to get soaked!"Jonas knew she was right ...