“Yeah. The ORA are the ones who attacked O’Malley’s estate.” I know I have his full attention because he whistles through his teeth.
“And this is your idea of a vacation?”
“First of all, it wasn’t a damn holiday, it was forced time off. And secondly, I’m having a grand ol’ time. The bodyguard did say the FBI is involved. Can you check?”
“Copy that. Where are you?” His use of military speech tells me he understands the severity of my situation and my anger subsides.
“Not too far from Wilmington. We’ll meet at the old Cherry Hill Diner and do the exchange there. How soon can you round up everyone?”
“To be sure, let’s say two hours. Okay?”
“Yeah. Come armed and stay invisible.”
“Understood, baby bro. We have your six.” His words make my throat tight and my eyes sting.
“I’m sorry, Drac. You know I wouldn’t’ve gotten you involved unless I had no other options.”
A deep sigh ensues. “It’s what we do, Dino. Stay safe and we’ll see you in a few.”
Once we hang up, the gorgeous woman behind the wheel pokes Charlie’s left arm and motions to a purse under the glove holder. “We need to call your father. Can you put the chip back in?”
At Sky’s question, I wonder what planet I’ve landed on. “Youdorealize he’ll be able to track us, right?”
“Duh, but by the time he can triangulate our position, we’ll be long gone.” Her logic makes sense, but I don’t like it.
One eye on the road, she pushes a button and puts the cellphone to her ear. “It’s me… I know… but I couldn’t stay there… Huh? … What did you expect? The guy had a gun… Well, he should’ve said he was working for you, or you could’ve told me he was coming. …Charlie’s safe… I don’t know, but the cops said it was gang related… Brownstone? No idea who he is. Tommy, I got this. She’s fine, I swear. Give me a couple days to make sure. I’ll call you as soon as we get there. Yeah, just a sec.”
The bodyguard hands the device to the teenager who rolls her eyes. “Daddy, I’m fine… Uh-huh… yes… I will… I won’t… right… okay… Daaaaad, next year, I’ll be in college. Are you going to have someone follow me around to all my classes? I mean it. I’m fine. Love you, too. Bye.”
Chapter 10
Sky
On the road, Charlie begins to snore and Dean’s lips brush against my left ear. “What will Tommy do if he finds out we took his daughter to Manhattan?”
“That’s why I called him. If he’s not worried about her, he won’t send his men to bring her home.” Sounding unconvinced, I recheck the rearview mirror.
As far as I can tell, we’re not being tailed. When I lean back, calloused digits rub my tight neck. “You mentioned ADD. You don’t seem hyper.”
He traces the front V of my shirt, my tits harden, and I arch for more. “ADD, no H, and I take Adderall.”
“Still?” His left hand disappears for a moment, then slips between my seat and the door.
The minute he squeezes my thigh, hot liquid spurts from my center, my clit swells, and my panties dampen.
“It’s not something you grow out of.”Although for years, I prayed I would.
His fingers slide under my bra and pinch a nipple. “How did you learn all your mad combat skills?”
On the edge of orgasm, my mouth dry, I struggle to keep the car inside the lines. “Before I was diagnosed, my father wanted me to become the first female Navy SEAL. After I was diagnosed, he gave up trying. I tried to prove to him I could function without medication but failed my first semester of college.”
I’ve kept my deepest sorrows to myself for years, but in this surreal moment, driving in the dark, the time seems right.
“And that’s why you jumped at Brownstone’s job offer.” The ploy seems so obvious, it makes my stomach acids churn.
“I was such a fool. He played me, didn’t he?”
“We’ll probably never know.” Brennan’s short beard tickles my cheek and as he opens my waistband, I gasp.
