[Hunter]Groaning, I look up from my love, taking a deep breath to respond in a clear voice, when Vanessa reaches up and places a playful finger on my lips.“Maybe she’ll go away,” she whispers as she grins impishly, as if we are two high schoolers hiding from her parents instead of two grown adults in the middle of a dangerous mission. As much as I’d like to forget about everything else, I know that no matter how quiet we are right now, we were shouting so loud a moment ago there is no way Lisa doesn’t know we’re inside. She’s one of my lieutenants and the leader of the ThornBrides now that Angelique is retired. Lisa is also a member of BLACKEAGLE, and because she is a similar size and shape to Vanessa will be serving as her double. “How much more time do you need,” she groans when I don’t respond immediately. “Ten minutes,” I reply quickly only to have Vanessa slap me gently on the arm in disappointment. “Make that 25.” “I’ll make sure the way is clear,” she pauses, and then she
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