Behind Enemy Lines by Patterson R.J

Author:Patterson, R.J.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: thriller, espionage
Publisher: Green E-Books
Published: 2019-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

BLUNT SPENT THE NEXT morning fielding calls from several high-ranking officials within various intelligence agencies to get his input on what might be the best way to capture Titus Black. While Blunt’s leadership over the clandestine black ops group was one of the better kept secrets in Washington, he was still regarded as one of the best intelligence minds in the city. And given the circumstances, he wished he wasn’t so highly regarded.

After finishing a call from someone at the FBI, Blunt sank into his chair at his office and turned on the television to see if there were any more reports breaking about Black’s alleged crime. If Black wanted to disappear, he could. But Blunt needed one of his best assets pulling the curtain back on the apparent trafficking ring operating through the U.S. military. And Blunt hadn’t heard from Black since the FBI fingered him as the assassin.

The news anchor blathered on about world markets and stock trends for a few minutes before a bold graphic flashed up on the screen along with some dramatic music, signaling that a big piece of news was forthcoming.

“Law enforcement officials have released photos of the man they believe to be responsible for the attempted murder of Sen. Gaither yesterday as well as the death of Capt. Watkins at a welcome home rally for the Air Force pilot,” the newscaster said in a somber tone.

A picture of Black flashed on the screen. Blunt breathed a sigh of relief when the image depicted was one of Black in disguise. In the photo, he had bleached-blond hair, a matching goatee, and contacts that turned his eyes brown.

Blunt chuckled at the attempt to assist the public in identifying the alleged culprit, who appeared to be an entirely different person.

That’s real helpful.

“According to sources at the FBI, this man, Titus Black, is a former CIA operative who turned rogue several years ago and is a hitman for hire. Officials believe that Black may be connected to several other unsolved murders of political officials in Washington, including the death of longtime lobbyist Francis Norton, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances last month in his home overlooking the Potomac River.”

Blunt shook his head and sighed. Someone was trying to cut Firestorm off at the knees—and there was no doubt who it was.

The anchor continued his report, which was a rehash of the shooting, preceded by a warning that viewer discretion was advised. Shaky footage taken by members of the audience showed the attack again, though any images of Titus Black were conspicuously missing.

“Officials found a sniper rifle with Black’s fingerprints on it on top of the Museum of Natural Sciences and have released footage of him scoping out the area several hours before the event began,” the newscaster said.

Before the report concluded, Blunt’s phone buzzed. When he answered, Robert Besserman was on the other end.

“J.D., how are you getting along this morning?” he asked.

“I’d rather be on a sailboat in the Caribbean,” Blunt said.

“Wouldn’t you rather be doing that any day?”

Blunt grunted.

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