Baby For The Soldier Cougar (Shifter Nation: Special Ops Shifters: Dallas Force) by Meg Ripley

Author:Meg Ripley [Ripley, Meg]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Shifter Nation
Published: 2020-05-07T16:00:00+00:00

7

“I can’t thank you enough for coming along on this little business meeting,” President Whiteside said from the back seat of the rental car. “The rest of the conclave agreed that we’d be much smarter if we brought some protection with us, even if the Austin leaders take it the wrong way.”

Vance glanced at him in the rearview mirror, noting how old he’d gotten recently. He was a great man, one whom all the local shifters revered as their president. Whiteside had served several terms, something that was rare in most conclaves, but the votes spoke for themselves. “I’m happy to help, sir.”

“And the rest of your men, did they get settled in all right?”

Vance smiled. The man was always polite and concerned about everyone he met, even though Vance knew the members of the Force could take care of themselves. “Yes, sir. I’m told they’re at the hotel right now. I can contact them quickly, should we need them.” The special phones supplied by Taylor Communications were better than any typical cell.

“Good, good. Glad to hear it.” Whiteside turned to look out the window, anticipation clear on his face.

“You didn’t have to offer to drive,” Delilah said quietly from the seat next to him. She gave him a teasing smile. Vance had a good feeling that if they’d had this conversation a week ago, she would’ve been much more critical of him. Things had changed between the two of them ever since that night at Saint Martin’s, and only for the better.

“It’s the least I can do,” he countered. “Besides, nothing crazy is going to happen at this meeting, and I want to be able to say I did something useful.”

“Do you really believe that?” She was dressed in a black suit that made her eyes look a more brilliant blue than usual. Delilah was the image of a strong, powerful female politician, yet she nervously twisted the rings on her fingers.

He’d started to make a habit of touching her hand, but considering their company, he refrained from the gesture. “I’d like to.” He was a little on edge himself as he pulled into the location the Austin conclave had given him. It was a large mansion in the West Lake Hills area, complete with a massive pool and more land than most city dwellers could afford. Vance had already checked it out thoroughly via satellite and gone over all the details with Max and Jack. He hoped he wouldn’t need them, but steeled his jaw as he drove through the gate.

Sliding into the driveway right in front of the house, a man with jet black hair and a thick mustache stepped out the double front doors of the house. He stood solemnly at the top of the steps, waiting for them.

“That’s President Kelso,” Whiteside murmured.

Vance thought he looked like a cartoon villain, but he kept his opinion to himself. He put the car in gear and turned off the engine, planning to get out first, but Delilah beat him to it.

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