Chapter 5

Rodney quietly repeated the name, his voice barely more than a whisper.

It was as if he was searching his memory for any trace of her.

"Daniela Ward," Antonio said.

Rodney froze for a moment, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his eyes.

Gabrielle, standing right beside him, caught it all.

She looked away, her smile fading.

Gabrielle teased, "Rodney, don't tell me you've got a thing for her?"

Rodney turned back, his voice calm. "She's just a new officer. That's all."

But his tone carried a hint of inquiry and speculation.

Over the next few days, Rodney constantly seemed…