Into The Mist by Sharon G. Clark

Author:Sharon G. Clark [Clark, Sharon G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Regal Crest Enterprises (Quest Books)
Published: 2010-09-10T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

ANDREA SAW THE frown on Kasey's face. It seemed like a number of emotions had flicked across her Second's features before settling on what appeared to be despair. She attributed them to doubts about their next step in getting Ambassador Caughley to the United Presidents meeting. She didn't want to think about the future right now, even if that future was tomorrow. Or was Kasey rehashing more intimate thoughts, memories? Knowing would put them back on shaky ground. So instead, Andrea decided to avoid personal altogether and feigned not noticing Kasey's scowl.

"We'll get cleaned-up and get plenty of rest," she said. "We'll forego the standard watch, but sleep lightly just in case. Have Greg order up some food, too, when he's done showering. I'll credit his DataCard later."

"Andrea," Kasey said hesitantly. "I know you said Sherman hadn't included him in the bulletin..." She appeared doubtful about finishing.

"Go ahead, Kasey," Andrea said.

"What are the chances they're monitoring his DataCard usage? You told me it holds all personal information, right?"

Andrea sighed, angry for not recognizing the point herself. "How could I have overlooked that? I expect they're aware of our presence at this very moment."

"Do we continue to stand watch then?" Kasey asked.

"No, not beyond being wary as usual," she said. "Most probably, neither Sherman nor Brodie will do anything tonight. They'll want to prepare a full force, and they will come, rest assured, as they won't want to make another obvious mistake."

Kasey nodded. "Check out the information first in case of another decoy?"

"I admit I'm guessing. Either way, we won't be any good to Richard and Mykael on the little rest we've had. You and I definitely need sleep."

"Richard and I have been able to sleep in that M-thing," Mykael, said. "Would you like us to remain awake? We could wake you if we thought something was wrong."

Andrea felt surprised and touched. The reaction was uncharacteristic to most people she'd known, let alone dignitaries. With a reassuring smile, she replied, "Thank you, Mykael. However, I really do think it unnecessary."

Richard quickly responded. "How can you be so sure? You admitted guessing. What about Billy?"

"I have to go on assumptions," Andrea said, surprised the man had been listening. "I do know Billy let us continue unhampered since the freighter. I think that when he tries something it'll be at the meeting, not here. If Sherman is the traitor, he'll go along with Billy's demands. If he isn't, then he and Brodie will need time to figure out what to do next about keeping me in line, and regaining custody of the two of you. They'll be going on the supposition that I'm unaware of the bulletin, and so will turn you over into their care," she said honestly, knowing most was guesswork.

"But you won't?" Richard said.

"No, sir, I will not. Not until I feel safe doing it."

Richard stared at her for a moment.

"With all due respect, Ambassador, I believe it would be a mistake to turn you over right now. Until we have a better understanding of all the facts, your safety can't be assured with anyone.

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