Designated Target by Karen Anders

Author:Karen Anders
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-11-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Chris paced while the news played in the background. He could hear Sia laughing as she bathed their son, Raphael.

Why the hell hadn’t Fitzgerald checked in? He was already skating on thin ice with the director for disappearing with Dr. Baang.

His cell rang, and he snatched it off the coffee table. “Vargas.”

“Boss, it’s me.”

“Beau, what are you still doing at work?”

“I couldn’t relax, knowing that there are tangos out there dogging Vin. I found some hacking activity on our database. Not much of a breach, but they got something on Vin.”

“What the hell!”

“The guy was good, but not good enough to get deeper into our database. IT is on it.”

“They damn well better be. Where’s Vin’s family?”

“Boston.”

“Call the field office and get some agents over to his family’s residence. Tell them to use caution, and, for the love of God, don’t freak out the family. If he doesn’t call in soon, he’s going to be in even hotter water.”

“He’s doing his job, boss. Protecting Dr. Baang. I don’t know how the safe house was compromised unless there was an internal leak. It seems to me he’s justified.”

“We have protocol for a reason, Beau. Do you have any idea where he could have gone?”

“No, but I can dig around and see if I can come up with something. I’ll call you back if I find out anything.”

“I’m worried about him, too. See what you can do. Is Amber there, too?”

“Um...would you believe me if I said no?”

“No.”

Chris hung up, but then his cell phone chimed again. He answered.

“Special Agent Vargas, this is Dr. Russell Coyne,” the man on the other line said. “I was wondering if Dr. Baang is all right. I’ve tried her cell numerous times and she’s not answering.”

“There was an incident at the safe house. She’s been moved.”

“I really need to speak with her. I have a presentation at the end of the week, and I need the results of a test she recently ran. It’s imperative.”

“I’ll see what I can do to help, but her safety is much more important than data, Dr. Coyne.”

“Of course it is. I’m as concerned about her welfare as you are. If you could ask her to call me as soon as she can, I would very much appreciate it.”

“I’ll relay the message when I can.”

“Thank you. Good night.”

Chris disconnected the call and swore softly under his breath. He got up and walked into the bathroom. “Sia, sweetheart, I have to go back to the office.”

“Is Vin still off the radar?”

“Yes, and if he doesn’t call in soon, I’m going to have to put him on administrative leave and pull him off this detail.”

“Really, even though he’s trying to save this woman. Chris, can’t you stall? You know Vin and how good he is. I’ve never known his observation skills to be off.”

“I agree.” He cupped her cheek. “I may be home late or out all night.”

“You do what you have to. We’ll be here when you get home. Be careful.

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