ELITE Justice by KaLyn Cooper

Author:KaLyn Cooper
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Black Swan Publishing, LLC

CHAPTER 9

“Good morning, Alex,” Jonathan greeted at nine the next day as he sat in Quin’s office, their boss on speakerphone.

“Morning, gentlemen.” Alex jumped right into it. “So, Jonathan, you believe this information to be reliable?”

“Yes, sir.” He trusted Gwen and wished like hell the night hadn’t ended the way it did. Things had been good up until she’d caught him.

He’d seriously considered getting the information then slipping back into bed, and into Gwen. He liked her, and yes, it had been far too long since he’d had sex, but it seemed different with her. Better. That’s why he’d wanted her again, to determine if it had been his long dry spell, or the woman.

“According to your report, an unidentified Dallas target will be hit next week.” Alex didn’t give Jonathan time to respond before he asked, “Does your asset have any idea what, where, or how?”

“No, sir.” And this was exactly why Gwen had hesitated. Damn it, they needed details.

“All right,” Alex announced, “this is what we’re going to do. I’m calling USSOCOM with what little we have. You two are headed to a late breakfast and a conversation with Gwen Shaw. Find out when these kids are there and follow them. At least we can get some addresses that may ping Homeland’s database. I’ll get Bret on events next week that will attract a lot of people and media.”

“Yes, sir,” Jonathan and Quin said at the same time.

“Stay in touch,” their boss ordered, then added, “Good work, Jonathan.”

“Thank you, sir.” But he didn’t feel good about what he’d done. In truth, he felt bad about using Gwen. He liked her, probably more than he should. And he’d betrayed her trust. Now she hated him. But the two of them weren’t done. He wondered if she’d pull a gun on him in the diner, or refuse to serve him and throw him out.

Twenty minutes later he found out when they entered Up In Smoke. On the walk over, Jonathan had filled Quin in as to his late-night adventure with Gwen.

“Harsh, man.” Quin smacked him on the shoulder as they approached the door. “Since you fucked up pretty bad, I’ll take the lead.”

It was between breakfast and lunch so the diner was nearly empty. Quin led them to a table in the back, far from anyone else.

“What can I get you two today?” the peppy college-aged waitress asked.

“Coffee, please, and I’d like a western omelet.” Quin looked at Jonathan. That sounded damn good.

He smiled at the young woman. “I’ll have the same, please.” Then he looked at Gwen as she disappeared into the back. “Could you ask Gwen to come over?”

The girl’s smile faded. “Is everything okay?”

Quin jumped in. “Everything is perfect, darling, we just need to ask Gwen something.”

Relief returned in the form of a bright smile. “I’ll get this order in then go get her.” She all but trotted off.

Gwen brought over the coffee pot. Without any niceties, she said, “I take it you’re here to talk about my notes?” She poured three cups, glanced around, then sat down.

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