“Pryce said that Bronsky didn’t tell him anything about theattempts on your life, only that he wanted to know if you were still breathing. So, I checked with several Russian sources.”
“And?”
“My understanding is that Bronsky has gone rogue. He seems to think that assassinating you will result in him being restored to his former rank within the SVR. I’m reliably informed that that will not happen.”
“Your sources are being very forthcoming,” Felicity noted.
“I received the strong impression that they want to distance themselves from Bronsky’s actions as much as possible.”
“In case he succeeds?” Felicity said.
“Those words were not spoken, but…”
“Covering their asses,” Carly said.
“Not sure I would have phrased it that way,” Hall said, “but yes. That is exactly what they are doing.”
Felicity sighed. “They didn’t happen to tell you where we might find him, did they?”
“I asked and was told they tracked him to Helsinki, but he’s since left for parts unknown.”
“Do you know when they lost track of him?” Carly asked.
“Sometime on Monday.”
“So, he hasn’t been seen since before the incursion into Stone’s house on Key West?” Carly asked.
“Correct,” Hall said.
“He’s coming here,” Carly stated.
Beside her, Jillian nodded. “I agree.”
“To Maine?” Felicity asked.
“Not herehere.” Carly paused, thinking. “Actually, maybe. But what I meant was the States.”
“Should we alert border control?” Jillian asked.
“Do it,” Carly said. “But I’m betting he’s already in country.”
Jillian began typing on her laptop.
“What do you think the chances are that Bronsky will check Mr. Barrington’s other properties?” Hall asked.
“High,” Carly, Jillian, and Felicity all said at the same time.
“Felicity, perhaps you should relocate.”
“I appreciate your concern, James. But our trap needs bait, and that would be me.”
“I’ll call Lance and arrange for more security,” Carly said.
Felicity nodded. “But keep it low profile. We don’t want to chase Bronsky off.”
“It’s possible he has someone keeping an eye on you already,” Hall said.
“I was thinking that, too,” Felicity said. She turned to Carly. “You know Ed Rawls, don’t you?”
