Edge of Danger by Reus Katie

Author:Reus, Katie [Reus, Katie]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2015-10-07T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Blood choke: aka carotid restraint. A type of strangulation applied from an opponent’s back in which the attacker compresses one or both carotid arteries (not the airway), causing a lack of blood flow to the brain. Causes unconsciousness after ten seconds, death if longer.

Rayford rubbed his gritty eyes, but nothing could relieve the tension humming through him. He’d been at Hillenbrand’s for most of the day, and then they’d called another meeting with all their associates.

Everyone was pleased about the four men taking the fall for today’s bombings. Very soon they planned to link the same disgraced agents to the drone attack of the Nelson fund-raiser. But that was something that would have to happen organically.

Or at least appear to. The authorities now investigating the allegedly rogue DEA agents would soon find digital evidence tying the men to the theft of the drone. They would appear to have a trail of communications with someone from the military base with access to the drone. Rayford wasn’t exactly sure who; Hillenbrand was keeping that information to himself. From there it would make sense to deduce that they’d either sold it or used it for their own purposes. It would look like one big conspiracy to attack their own country for money and fanaticism.

“I thought they’d never leave,” Hillenbrand muttered as the last of the men exited the house.

Rayford grunted in agreement. “What was our inside man able to discover?” The DEA agent they were using had been doing some behind-the-scenes work for them using his company access. While their hacker was good, hacking in to the DEA might eventually trace back to them.

Something Rayford and Hillenbrand refused to risk. It would ruin the whole illusion of their scapegoats taking the fall.

“Things are still on track,” Hillenbrand said, heading for his minibar. “You headed home?”

Rayford nodded. It had been an exhausting day and while his wife was understanding and not worried that he’d cheat, he wanted things solid in his marriage. He had to look as if he were doing business as usual to everyone. No one could suspect his actions, not even the woman he loved. He was pretty certain she’d lie to cover for him if necessary, but it was better if she never had to in the first place if approached by law enforcement.

“You sure? I’m calling one of my regulars over. I can have her bring a friend.” Hillenbrand raised his glass to his mouth and took a big swig.

Rayford kept his annoyance in check. Hillenbrand knew how he felt about prostitutes and keeping his clean image. He gave a polite smile. “Why don’t you have her bring one for Gary?” he asked, nodding to the hacker who’d fallen asleep on the Chesterfield about half an hour ago.

The man practically had an IV of Red Bull attached to him at all times, so it was a surprise he ever slept. At least he’d showered earlier and cleaned up so he didn’t look or smell as if he were homeless anymore.

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