Enforcer (Battle Born Book 11) by Cyndi Friberg

Author:Cyndi Friberg [Friberg, Cyndi]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Anything-but-Ordinary Books
Published: 2017-03-27T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Dakar reluctantly opened the door to his suite for Raylon. The governor hadn’t come right out and accused Alyssa of anything, but he’d inferred a whole hell of a lot. Raylon looked even more ferocious than usual, so Dakar didn’t invite him inside.

“What’s this about?” Dakar didn’t bother pretending he was pleased by the interruption. He was pissed and Raylon knew it.

“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t necessary.” Raylon looked at Dakar’s unbound hair and bare feet, then past him and saw Alyssa’s bathrobe. “Have you claimed her yet?”

Dakar glared. “Not that it’s any of your business, but no.”

“Good.” Raylon pushed past him and entered the living room. “Alyssa has been lying to you. She’s been lying to us all.”

The door slid shut behind Dakar as he spun to face Alyssa’s accuser. “You have proof of this?”

“I do, or actually, Jakkin does.” Raylon stayed well back from Alyssa, likely knowing Dakar would become more aggressive if he confronted her directly. They stood near the furniture, but no one felt comfortable enough to sit. “Jakkin has been suspicious of Kelsey ever since they met. Her performance in front of the interview panel made him more so.”

“This is one man’s suspicion, not proof,” Dakar objected.

Raylon continued as if Dakar hadn’t spoken. “Because they’re genetically compatible, Jakkin investigated her background himself rather than reporting his suspicions to the project leaders. It took a lot of digging, and some well-placed bribes, but he finally penetrated her cover story. Kelsey Lindon is a member of Solar Warden.”

Dakar glanced at Alyssa, hoping her confusion would match his. Instead she looked stricken, terrified, and guilty as hells. His heart fell and his hands clenched into tight fists. “What does this have to do with Alyssa?”

“According to Jakkin, Alyssa is the real problem. He thinks Kelsey is some sort of bodyguard.”

“Of course he would say that,” Dakar snapped. “Kelsey is his genetic match. Does he have specific proof that Alyssa is in league with Solar Warden?” Dakar looked from Alyssa to the governor and back. Gods above, had he just scent marked a spy? Her taste lingered in his mouth, mocking him. He didn’t want to believe it, but the fear in her eyes was more damning than Raylon’s words.

“Is Kelsey all right? Where is she?” She crossed her arms in front of her, burying her hands in the opposite sleeve. She looked like a terrified mystic, reluctantly preparing to battle some demonic specter.

Dakar stared at her, gaze hostile. “You need to worry about yourself right now.” Her question alone indicated that there was something to Jakkin’s accusations. “Is what he said true? Are you a member of Solar Warden?” He knew the answer. He just needed to see if she’d admit it.

“I’m more like a contractor.” Her voice was barely a whisper.

“You’re a godsdamn spy!” Raylon lost any hint of civility. He took a step forward, but Dakar grabbed his arm.

“Do you mean us harm?” Dakar demanded. That was the crux of the issue. If

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