The Stolen Bride. Jacqueline Diamond

on administrative leave for a month, Lowery. Paid leave,” he said in Erin’s direction.

      “You need to rethink your priorities,” he continued, turning toward Joseph, “and decide whether you’re ready to follow the chain of command or whether you’d rather work somewhere else.”

      “And when I come back?”

      “There’ll be no action taken unless you do something else to deserve it.” Shutting off further discussion, Norris returned to his car. He gunned the motor, shot backward and spun away. Gravel spattered off Joseph’s car.