Coyote's Revenge by Vannetta Chapman

Author:Vannetta Chapman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vannetta Chapman
Published: 2019-03-03T16:00:00+00:00

AIDEN WOKE TO THE INCESSANT ringing of his cell phone. Looking at the clock, he saw it was 4:17, but it took a full ten seconds for him to realize it was 4:17 in the afternoon. Stumbling to the phone he answered it with a growl.

“Lewis.”

“Go home.” Martin’s voice sounded much cheerier than it should have.

“Say again.”

“Go home, Lewis.”

Aiden walked over to the windows as he waited for an explanation. Pulling the drapes open he saw a flawless fall day in the Canadian Rockies.

“You were right. Colonel Bishop is our man. His military files have significant gaps. Even I couldn’t access information on the missing parts.” Martin sighed and Aiden heard him lean back in his chair. “The fact I needed a federal court order was suspicious enough, but then we started pulling his visa records. We can pinpoint him in proximity with Yassin on at least three occasions. Furthermore, he has no close family. In many ways, he fits the classic profile.”

Aiden allowed himself a moment of satisfaction. It didn’t last long.

“Go home. Unless contacted, your involvement with this operation is over.”

Aiden’s temper exploded. “What do you mean my involvement is over?”

“Sir—”

“What the hell do you mean, Sir? There’s still one out there.”

“Not your problem.”

“But—”

“Look, Lewis. You’ve done a good job here. Now go home. If we need you, we’ll call you.”

Martin clicked off, leaving Aiden with an overwhelming urge to put his fist through something, or preferably someone. He took his frustration out on packing instead.

It wasn’t until he’d stood under the hot shower a good ten minutes that he began to relax, that he realized he could see Madison. He had no idea how he’d make everything right with her. Flowers wouldn’t work, but he vowed to find a way.

Jacob had pulled up to the front drive by the time Aiden made it downstairs. As he was checking out, Caroline walked up.

“Aiden.”

“Hello, Caroline.”

“You’re leaving.”

“My golf game’s off, so I thought I might as well head home.”

He saw the disappointment in her eyes. She was a nice lady, and he hated that he’d raised her hopes with his drunken display. “Listen, I’m sorry about last night.”

“It’s all right.” She raised her chin ever so slightly, regained the teasing look in her eyes, and touched his arm lightly. “Maybe next time.”

Aiden smiled, then kissed her on the cheek. He understood she knew there wouldn’t be a next time, but she had her pride. He respected her for that.

After he slid into the backseat of the limo and shut the door, Jacob lowered the window.

“Heard you tagged the Colonel. Nice job, Iceman.”

“Any other word on Madison?”

Jacob met his gaze in the rearview mirror. “Do I hear the sound of ice cracking?”

Aiden didn’t bother to respond.

“She’s fine. We don’t actually have someone watching her twenty-four seven, but I have a friend in town who confirmed she’s at the school teaching today.”

Aiden nodded. “Thanks.”

“How are you going to make it up to her?”

“I haven’t the slightest idea.”

“Flowers?”

“Tried that.”

“Jewelry?”

“Knowing Madison, she’d throw it back in my face.

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