All eyes were on her. Ellory was used to attention like this, but she wished someone would speak.
Finally, Con gave her a solid nod. “We’ve got the right person on our team now.”
Ash’s head jerked around, and he fixed his stare on Con.
“Sophie?” At Con’s beckon, a pretty brunette drifted forward from her position by the big screen.
“Can you see Ellory to a room? She’s going to be staying with us for a while.”
Ellory nodded and pushed away from the table. As soon as she gained her feet, she heard a low noise coming from the area where Ash was sitting.
Sophie reached her side, a smile on her face. “Let’s find you a room.”
The woman waited for her to catch up and turned with a smile when they got outside the room. “Welcome to the team. You must be a little confused.”
“Oh. No. Not at all.” She’d done this sort of thing a time or twelve.
Sophie only gave her a quizzical smile and led the way down the hallway. The floors were marble and the walls blocked out into spots where photographs or art could go, but the walls were left bare.
“I’m Sophie. Resident cryptologist.”
“What an exciting career.”
They turned down another long hallway and stopped at a door. When Sophie swung it inward, Ellory drank in the tall windows and a neatly made bed in shades of blue with plump pillows and even a throw blanket at the foot. Not the kind of space she’d expected for a hidden military base, but it warmed her nonetheless.
“I’m guessing that Ash took you out of that bank in a hurry and you don’t have any belongings with you.”
“You’re right.”
“Don’t worry. There are enough women living here that we can crowdsource a wardrobe.”
Ellory issued a quiet laugh. “That would be appreciated.”
Sophie’s gaze flicked over her more closely. “You’re about Opal’s size. And mine.” She gave her a warm smile. “I’ll be right back.”
True to her word, Sophie returned within minutes, arms loaded with folded clothes—soft sweaters, jeans, a package of new underwear and even sleepwear. Opal entered behind Sophie sporting a warm smile.
Sophie turned for the door. “I have something to do. I’ll see you at dinner, Ellory.”
“Thank you for everything.”
She left Ellory and Opal alone, and they stared at each other for a beat.
“I was surprised to see you here.” Ellory didn’t have many people she’d call friend, but Opal was one of them.
“Ditto. I haven’t seen you for so long.”
“Since that thing we were both working on. You’re working with the team now?”
If Opal was surprised that she knew anything about the special ops team or the base she’d just been dropped into, she didn’t let on. But their ability to adapt to anything—and quickly—was one reason why they’d become fast friends.
“Yes, I’ve been here about six weeks.” She glanced at the stacks of clothes on the bed. “This should keep you in clothes for a while, but if you need anything else, Sinner can help.”
She cocked her head. “I think I need to know a guy named Sinner.” She’d met enough grumpy guys named Ash.
Opal laughed. “You’ll meet him. He’s my other half.”
Her lips curved in genuine delight. “Then I’m happy for you, and now Ireallyneed to meet him.”
