Lahat ng Kabanata ng Aegis Group Task Force: Kabanata 271 - Kabanata 280

Saturday. Unknown.SKILTON PACED THE ROOM, all the while his mind raced.This could not be happening.His assistant stepped into the open door. "Sir?""Bring him in," Skilton said."Yes, sir."He'd read every report from his American network. Every damned one. So why was he just now learning about how extensive this Task Force was? How was it he'd gotten someone in at the top level and yet it was the peon that was getting him the real intel?This was a disaster.He heard their approach."This is unacceptable," Skilton said. "At every turn I learn about yet another failure."He turned to look at the short, scrawny man with beady eyes. In truth, this man wasn't the kind Skilton typically liked to turn to his means. People motivated by simple greed were quick to jump ship. A lot like rats. But he'd thought it prudent to secure someone else in case his other two sources didn't pan out."I agree, sir," the grave young man said."Sit." Skilton gestured to the table

Saturday. Task Force Headquarters. Washington, DC.KELSEY WAS GLAD TO be back at headquarters. She was even happier about not having to play nice anymore. Honestly, being Dixon's office girl for a whopping few days had driven home how much Kelsey did not want to work for people in a typical office ever again.She pulled out her phone.No updates on Logan's condition.That damn man. He'd probably gone off and gotten himself seriously hurt.When she'd walked through those doors and seen Logan facing off with a man wielding two knives, she'd thought she'd just about die.Anyone could shoot a gun or take a stab at someone.That man, whoever he was, had moved like a master. And Logan hadn't a weapon to defend himself.She'd brought up the point that not one but two men preferring knives had targeted Dixon. So far the two couldn't be connected, but Kelsey was willing to bet there was something there. If only they'd turn over the right stone."Kelsey!"She whipped her h

Logan had a goal, though. Distracting her with his parents wasn't going to get them there. "I'm guessing age is not the only point on your list?"Her smile dimmed until she was once again serious. "I'm twenty-nine. I have no idea what I really want to do with my life. I'm not ready to settle down or be serious about anything except this job right now. I don't know what comes next."Logan leaned against the far counter and faced her. "And you think that's an issue?"Her gaze traveled down his chest, then back up. "You scream commitment and settling down."He blinked at her. "Do I?""Yeah.""Huh." That was news to him. "Well, I don't actually know what I want to do either. So, we're in the same spot there. All I'm really focused on is this job right now. I have no idea what I'll do next.""What? Really?" She frowned. "The guys talk about you like you've got it all figured out.""Because you're talking to Jamie and Harper." He chuckled. "Those two don't have anything figur

Sunday. Logan's Apartment. Washington, DC.LOGAN'S RIGHT ARM WAS completely asleep, and the numbness was moving into his shoulder. He figured that wasn't really a problem until it got to his left. Though by then he'd likely have to extract himself to take a piss.When was the last time he'd slept this late?Ever since he was a kid, he'd been expected to get up early. His mother had believed in starting the day with mindful meditation, and that happened before the bakery opened for the day. To Logan as a kid, that had translated as a lot of sitting on a worn rug on the patio facing the still-sleeping sun while his stomach growled. Later, he'd turned that time into long runs, conditioning his body for sports. Once he'd been activated and overseas, that early morning time was often the only quiet he got. Now it was just habit.He turned his head and looked down at Kelsey.They were both still dressed from last night. Well, mostly. After fifteen or so minutes in bed, Logan had

Robert had been moved there for the added protection.Kelsey snatched the phone up. "Hello?""Is this Ms. Kelsey Young?" a deep voice asked.She stared across the desk at Felecia. "Yes. Yes, are you calling about Robert Brown?""Yes, ma'am. I was asked to inform you that he's awake and alert.""That's great news. Fantastic." She blew out a breath. "When can I speak with him? You know what, I'm on my way. It doesn't matter. I have to speak with him."She hung up the phone.Kelsey wasn't sure if Robert would command Zora's attention, or if her plate was already too full."Come on. Get a coat." Kelsey grabbed hers from the back of her chair.Felecia's eyes widened. "I'm going?""You're going with me to hold a notebook and look like you're taking notes. That's it." Kelsey paused in adjusting the way her coat sat on her shoulders. "You get your stuff. I'm going to check in with Logan before we go. Then we're off, okay?"Felecia nodded and grinned at her.One of the t