Another Cup of Java

Another Cup of Java Book three A Java Jarvis Thriller by Erin Wade Edited by Julie Versoi ©3/2023 by Erin Wade All Rights Reserved * Another Cup of Java book three A Java Jarvis Thriller by Erin Wade ISBN: 9798388684790 Edited by Julie Versoi Copyright 3/2023 By Erin Wade All Rights Reserved No part of this book may be reproduced. Published by Wade Write Publishing www.erinwade.us Copyright ©3/2023 by Erin Wade All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced. COPYRIGHT NOTICE: All rights reserved under the International and Pan American Copyright Conventions. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author or publisher. WARNING: The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including infringement without monetary gain, is investigated by the FBI and is punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $250,000. THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. Names, places, characters, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, organizations, events, or locales is entirely coincidental. DEDICATION To the one who has always supported me in everything I have ever undertaken. You have encouraged me and have always been my biggest fan. Life is sweeter with you. Erin Contents Chapter 1 - Walking to New Orleans Chapter 2 - Bats and More Bats Chapter 3 - Family is Everything Chapter 4 - Not a Request Chapter 5 - Deal or No Deal Chapter 6 - A Deal With the Devil Chapter 7 - Puke Green Scion Chapter 8 - Home Chapter 9 - Broken Concentration Chapter 10 - Expansion Thoughts Chapter 11 - Ex Husbands Chapter 12 - New Professor in Town Chapter 13 - Recovery Chapter 14 - Searching for Clues Chapter 15 - Hacking the Cloud Chapter 16 - Lanora Craft Chapter 17 - You Speak to Me Chapter 18 - Not Your Babysitter Chapter 19 - Voyeur Chapter 20 - Kat Knows Chapter 21 - Living with Mistakes Chapter 22 - The Gift Chapter 23 - Meet Professor Lace Chapter 24 - If Kat’s Unhappy Chapter 25 - Booty Call Chapter 26 - Trains & Boats & Planes Chapter 27 - Leveling the Field Chapter 28 - Job Hunting Chapter 29 - When Evil Triumphs Chapter 30 - Hot Bartender Chapter 31 - Tracking DNA Chapter 32 - Unanswered Questions Chapter 33 - Resignation Letter Chapter 34 - Who to Trust Chapter 35 - Payday Chapter 36 - Defensive Wounds Chapter 37 - Singers Chapter 38 - Mixing Chapter 1 - Walking to New Orleans “Don’t be such a baby,” Kat teased. “I’ll only be gone a week. I must go. My mother is scared, and Daddy is no help. He is terrified.” Java pulled her wife’s back against her chest and wrapped her body around her. “I do understand. It doesn’t mean I like it. I’ve grown accustomed to sleeping with you.” “Mm-hmm, I know what you’ve grown accustomed to,” Kat hummed turning to face her wife. “I wish you could go with me.” “I’m almost tempted to disobey Karen’s orders and accompany you.” Java agreed. “But sure as I do, another woman will die. We’re so close to our serial killer, I can feel it.” “I know, baby. I will miss you like crazy, but I understand Karen’s reasoning. I’ve spoken with the doctor performing Mom’s surgery. She assures me it is a routine operation, and the biopsy showed the tumor is benign, but it needs to be removed before it gets any larger and turns cancerous. I’ll be back in time to help you handcuff our serial killer if it is the one we suspect.” “You know if we stop talking and make love, we’ll be able to take our time and savor every touch,” Java murmured against her wife’s full lips, “before we have to report to Karen.” “What are you waiting for, darling,” Kat moaned pulling Java on top of her and kissing her breathless. ## Karen Pierce hid her smile from her two top agents. She couldn’t help noticing that they never missed an opportunity to briefly touch one another. Kat Lace and Java Jarvis had been married over five years and still acted like newlyweds. I’d give up everything for a love like theirs, she thought. Karen motioned toward the two straight-back chairs in front of her desk and prepared to deflect their pleas to let Java accompany Kat to Alabama. “Kat, all of us will be praying for your mother’s quick recovery. We will miss you,” Karen started their meeting. “Java, do you have good news for me on the Suitcase Murders?” “We’re waiting to hear from Penny,” Java responded. “If we get a DNA match then we have the serial killer or at least one of them and hopefully she will turn on the others we suspect.” “It will be nice to wrap up this one,” Karen commented. “It has been particularly savage.” Java nodded trying to dismiss the murder scenes flashing across her mind. Each one bloodier than the last. Karen shuffled the papers on her desk then addressed Kat. “Does your flight leave tomorrow morning?” “11:40 a.m.” “I suppose you want to take her to the airport?” Karen addressed Java. “Of course, but what