CHAPTER 7
ERIN'S POV
Erin adjusted her dress in the hall of the hotel as she looked into a mirror in the hallway. She had to admit the dress was extremely flattering. Her milky breasts were spilling out the top just enough and the fabric clung to her hips in such a way to accentuate her perfect curves. She sighed as she thought about Jay sitting in the van outside. She knew he was probably going crazy not being able to be closer to her. Erin touched her left ear lightly as she tested her earpiece. "Hey, can you hear me on this thing?"
Instantly Erin heard Antonio's voice in her ear, "We can hear you loud and clear Erin. You getting ready to knock?"
Erin ran her hands down her dress as she looked in the mirror. The truth was she was nervous about his operation. This dress didn't allow for any extra room for a weapon which left her feeling even more exposed. "Yeah, I'm about to approach the door. Are Ruzek and Olinksy in place?" Erin's mind was put slightly at ease at the idea of those two close by.
"Yes they are listening in as well and should be close by. If anything goes south we will get you out there fast Erin." Antonio finished softly.
Erin sighed as she turned from the mirror and began walking towards the end of the hall where the penthouse suite doors were. Erin's feet began to feel heavier and heavier as she got closer and closer to the door. She had been under cover numerous times before but something about this particular situation put her on edge. This Liam Pencler sounded like a real sociopath. Erin knew she just needed to get something to link him to the previous murders to bring him down but she felt like even one minute in a room alone with this guy was too long.
She swallowed one last time before softly knocking on the door. "Ok guys, here it goes." Erin whispered as she waited for the door to open.
The door opened after a few seconds to reveal a tall, well-dressed, middle aged man. Erin was slightly taken back by his well-manicured appearance and attractive features. Why was it that so many of the attractive men in the world turned out to be psychopaths she wondered?
"Well, well, the agency wasn't kidding when they said they were sending someone I wouldn't forget. You, my dear are gorgeous." Liam smiled as he stepped aside and motioned with his arm for her to enter. "Pleaseā¦I won't bite," Liam finished with a twinkle in his eye.
Erin was disgusted on the inside as she felt his eyes running over her body. She pushed her inner feelings aside as she smiled seductively. "I'm not so sure I would mind," Erin purred as she walked past him into the suite, her stomach churning in repulsion the entire time.
JAY'S POV
Jay nervously tapped his foot inside the van as held his headset to one ear while keeping the other uncovered to hear Antonio. He had desperately wanted to be the one talking to Erin on this end but Voight had assigned Antonio to handle the communication. Jay shivered as he heard Erin's voice on the other end asking if they could hear her.
He quickened the pace of his foot as he listening intently. Jay had to use all the restraint in his body not to pull the microphone from Antonio's hand so he could speak to Erin. It was bad enough she was going into this operation unarmed, but the fact that he felt powerless to help her if something happened was eating him alive. He knew Olinsky and Ruzek were going to be close by listening, but Jay still felt he could protect her best.
Jay felt Antonio looking over at him and turned slightly to face him. Antonio looked down at Jay's foot then back up to Jay. Antonio placed the microphone down and titled his head slightly. "Hey bro, you okay over there? The whole van is vibrating from that foot of yours?"
Jay looked down to his leg and placed his free hand on it to help calm himself. "Yeah I'm good, I guess I just want to be closer to the action is all." Jay smiled slightly in hopes Antonio wouldn't ask any further questions.
Antonio smirked slightly as he watched Jay's nervous twitch move from his foot to his fingers which were now lightly tapping the table in a wave like motion. Antonio placed his arm on Jay's shoulder and gave him a reassuring squeeze. "Hey man don't worry about Erin, she's a better cop than any of us. She's going to be fine."
Jay nodded his head slightly as he sighed. "I know."
Antonio gave Jay one last pat on the back before turning back to the task at hand. "Alright sounds like Erin is at the door now." Antonio picked up another radio. "Olinksy, Ruzek she's at the door, get ready and be safe."
Jay's grip tightened on the headphone pressed to his ear as he heard the faint voice of a male on the other end. Jay's jaw tightened at the comments he was making towards Erin's appearance. Another shiver ran up Jay's spine as he heard Erin's voice again on the other end. His desire to touch her skin and feel her lips was increasing by the second.
Antonio's voice as he spoke to Erin again brought his attention back to the present. "Okay Erin, once you are in there look around for anything that might help us tie this asshole to the murders. We want you out of there as quickly as possible."
Jay ran his free hand through his hair as he sighed. He had to force himself to stay seated at the desk inside the van as his whole body was aching to bust into that hotel room and get Erin out of there before that scumbag could place a hand on her.
ERIN'S POV
Erin let her eyes roam around the room secretly as she walked into the room. There was nothing out of the ordinary in plain sight. There were a few suitcases in the far corner of the room but Erin knew she couldn't exactly walk over to them and rummage through their contents.
"Damn girl, you look even better from behind if that is even possible." Erin heard Liam say as she turned back around to face him.
Erin smiled. "Well you have paid good money to look all you want." She sexily walked the rest of the way towards Liam and lightly ran her finger down his arm. "So what is a handsome man like you doing having escorts come to his room? You don't strike me as the type who needs to pay for his dates." Erin gently licked her bottom lip.
Liam took Erin's hand roughly and pulled her to him, running his free thumb over her bottom lip. "Well let's just say I have particular taste and..needs." Liam bit Erin's bottom lip almost drawing blood. She yelped slightly causing her mouth to open as she felt his hot slimy tongue invade her mouth. Erin felt the bile in her stomach rising as she fought the urge to bite his tongue off.
Erin pushed Liam back forcefully as she gasped for air. "You sure don't waste time do you. Don't you want to enjoy the show before eating your dinner?" She smiled seductively hoping Liam would temporarily keep his hands off of her. Erin sensed it was the wrong approach when she saw his eyes darken and he grabbed both of her wrists roughly.
"Don't fucking tell me how this night will go. I'm in charge here you remember that," Liam spit out. The amount of anger Erin saw flood his face made her take a step back.
"Yes of course. You are in charge. This is your night." Erin let out in almost a whisper.
Liam released his grip on Erin and motioned to the bed. "Good. Now get on the bed. I will be back in a second." Erin nodded quietly as she made her way over to the bed and sat down on the end. She watched Liam disappear into the bathroom and close the door.
Erin instantly shot up speaking softly, "Okay he went into the bathroom, I'm going to take a look at this luggage in the room." Erin heard Antonio speak in response but she was already focused, making her way over to the luggage.
Erin looked over her shoulder as she quickly looked through the smaller bag and found nothing of interest. She quickly fumbled with the zipper on the larger suitcase and flipped it open. Clothes lined the top of the case as Erin pushed them aside to reveal several small vials and syringes. Erin picked up one vial and read the small label on the side. Ricin. This was it, she found her link.
"Guys, I've got it. He's got Ri.." Erin was knocked off her feet as she felt her head explode in pain. She flipped over on the floor to see Liam standing over her holding the base of a lamp in one hand and a 6 inch fixed blade knife in the other.
Liam dropped the lamp and moved the knife to his right hand. "You fucking bitch. You couldn't just be a good girl." Liam roughly ripped Erin to her feet as she struggled to gain her balance. Her head was pounding so hard and her vision was starting to blur. "Wait, wait..I'm Chicago PD you don't.."
Rage had over taken Liam as he slammed his knife wielding fist into Erin's right torso several inches below her breast.
Erin's words were instantly cut off as she sucked in a huge breath and felt unbelievable pain shoot through her body. Erin felt Liam push the knife deeper inside her in an upward motion and she felt what could only be a lung collapse around the blade.
Erin closed her eyes and saw Jay's face. She couldn't die here. Erin used all the strength she could muster and pushed Liam far enough off of her to release the knife from her body, "Hel..Help!" Erin panted as Liam came towards her again with the knife.
Erin put her hands up to shield her face as the door busted open and she heard several shots fired. Erin saw Liam's form fall to the ground as she collapsed on the floor and blood began filling her lungs. Her body began to convulse with every breath she attempted to take and her vision blurred to the point she could only make out partial shapes.
Erin barley made out the silhouette of Ruzek at her side, pressing on her torso as he yelled frantically. Erin blinked trying to clear her vision. Darkness began to overtake Erin as she felt Ruzek lightly shaking her body and pressing on her abdomen. A numbness passed over Erin's body as she slowly closed her eyes as one last thought entered her mind, Jay. Then everything went black.
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