“Sorry, Rayne. Look, I appreciate the support, but I can’t let you do this.”
Seth picked up his phone and made a call, placing it on speaker.
Seconds later, Maddox said, “Yeah, Maddox.”
“It’s Seth. You’re on speaker with Echo and Artemis.”
“What do you need?”
“Fake IDs in an MC for nine more people.”
“I’m way ahead of you. They’re ready along with people who can provide references from a real MC. Those men have already been briefed and are ready for the calls and questions.”
Elias stared at the phone. “Sir, how did you work that out?”
“They owed me big favors. I cashed them in for this. More questions?”
“How long is this assignment?” Teagan asked.
“As long as it takes. We have to find those weapons and stop the sale before the weapons and ammunition make it to the streets. Too many civilians will die if we fail.”
Noah said, “You planned for us to go undercover with Elias?”
“Of course.”
“Why weren’t we briefed before now?”
“Because I was under the mistaken impression that he planned to talk to the rest of you about the assignment before now. It’s a mistake I won’t make again.”
Elias flinched. Ouch. To have the boss irritated with him wasn’t good. “I’m sorry, sir. It won’t happen again.”
“Don’t lie to me, Knight. I know you. You won’t be able to prevent yourself from trying to protect the people you care about. You haven’t gotten through your thick skull theknowledge that those same people can take care of themselves, and all of you are safer together than apart.”
“Teamwork makes the dream work,” Andre said.
“Exactly. Are you taking notes, Knight?”
“No, sir. I’ve got it.”
“You better. I don’t like to repeat myself. Am I clear?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Seth?”
“Sir?”
“I hate to say this, and I’ll deny it if you quote me, but you and the others need to go shopping.”
Seth grinned. “Understood, sir.”
“Get whatever you need. I hope the five of you know how to ride motorcycles because it will be obvious if you’re greenhorns.”
“When do we have to be ready?”
“Tomorrow. I’m sorry I can’t give you more time. Knight had two weeks’ notice. Blame him for the short clock.”
“We’ll do that, sir. We’ll need the IDs tonight.”
