Hot SEAL, Independence Day by Elle James

Author:Elle James [James, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Page Inc

Chapter 10

“Okay, then,” Hank said. “The sooner I get you out there, the sooner you’re off the grid. First, let’s touch base with Swede and see what he’s got for us. I want him to check you guys out for bugs. Then we’ll see about arming you with communications devices and firearms.”

“Sounds good,” Jack said.

“All of my guys are assigned to other protection duties, but in a pinch, they can be mobilized to help you out,” Hank said. “That’s where the satellite phone will come into play. Though I advise you to keep it turned off until you absolutely need it. Now, if you two will follow me, I’ll take you to the Brotherhood Protectors headquarters.”

Jack started for the front door, expecting to go to another building.

Hank chuckled. “You’re headed the wrong direction.” He gave a chin lift toward a door in the far wall of the living room.

Jack frowned. “Brotherhood Protectors headquarters is in your home?”

Hank nodded. “After the original house burned to the ground, I built this one with an underground bunker.” Hank pressed his thumb to a fingerprint scanner, and then leaned forward and let an eye scanner match him to the security database. A lock clicked. Hank turned the knob, opened the door and held it for Anne and Jack. As they descended the stairs, lights blinked on automatically.

Jack descended the steps alongside Anne. When they reached the bottom, the space opened up to a large room containing a conference table and an array of computer monitors against one wall.

A man sat in front of the array of monitors, his fingers flying over a keyboard. He briefly glanced their way but returned his attention to the monitors and continued keying. After a moment, he finished what he was doing and pushed to his feet. The man was surprisingly tall, and that shock of white-blond hair gave him the appearance of a Viking.

Jack grinned. “You must be Swede.”

The man approached them with his hand held out and a smile. “That would be me.”

Hank chuckled. “This is Axel Svenson, without whom the Brotherhood Protectors would never have grown as much as it has. He’s the brain behind the computers; he keeps my guys connected. He’s also a master of communications devices and in charge of the armory.”

“So, what did you guys decide? Am I staying with the client or is Hank?” Swede glanced from Hank to Jack and back to Hank.

Hank shook his head. “Neither. You’re going to stay put and man the communications. I’m taking Sadie to LA, and Jack, here, is taking the client fishing.”

Swede’s eyebrows formed a V over his nose. “Is she not going to be a client?”

Hank grinned and waved a hand toward Anne. “She is Deirdre Anne Tyler. You can call her Anne.” Hank smiled at Anne. “Anne, this is Axel Svenson. But everyone calls him Swede.”

Anne chuckled. “Thank you. I was beginning to feel like I wasn’t actually here.”

Swede held out his hand. “My apologies. It’s a pleasure to meet you, Anne.

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