Protecting Ainsley by Jen Talty

Author:Jen Talty [Talty, Jen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aces Press, LLC
Published: 2019-10-15T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

Keanu glided his fingers through Ainsley’s hair as it ruffled in the wind. “I don’t see a gun. When did you notice him?”

“When you were kissing me,” she whispered.

“You’re good.”

“Just covering your back.”

“So, we’re on the same team now.” He reached for the coffee container, allowing himself a better look at the man leaning against a tree. He forced his poker face to remain, even though his insides jumped up and down for joy. Johnny to the rescue.

Johnny wore a baseball cap, and dark sunglasses with the typical jeans, T-shirt, and leather coat. He held a stick in one hand and a pocketknife in the other. He turned his gaze toward the street, then picked up a bag near his feet and placed it on top of a garbage can.

“See him?” Ainsley asked.

“Yep.” A surge of adrenaline pulsed through his veins. Something was wrong. “He’s a friend of mine.”

Johnny had been on Keanu’s team until he took a bullet in the knee, ending his special operations career. Johnny now trained rescue swimmers and worked with the intelligence office. It wouldn’t surprise Keanu if Johnny was supposed to help bring him in.

Johnny waved. “Long time no see, old man.”

“What brings you here?” He held up his hand to Ainsley when she opened her mouth to say something.

“I’m supposed to bring you in.”

“How did you know where I was?”

“Your watch has to be bugged.” Johnny pointed to his wrist. “Why don’t you give it to me so I can get rid of it?”

Keanu swallowed, then scanned the area. Nothing made sense. “Who the hell did that?”

“Truth? I’m not sure. Your commander has been sequestered, so it could have been him. Or maybe someone during Operation Princess.”

“We got off the plane, and I went to be briefed while I sent Ainsley to run a bunch of useless errands,” Keanu said.

“Who briefed you?”

“A guy from the CIA by the name of Rictor. And he made me take off my watch.”

“They have been watching us the entire time?” Ainsley asked.

“Yes, because it was Rictor who contacted my superior thinking I would be the best person to bring you in. But my superior doesn’t trust Rictor and neither do I.”

“So, he’s our mole. But why?”

“That I haven’t been able to find out, but I was ordered to shoot to kill,” Johnny paused, “and not just her.”

Keanu rubbed his chest. “And are you going to?”

Johnny laughed. “I’d go rogue first. But I want to know who’s been helping you so far, so I can help them.”

“My buddy Wolf and his friends.”

“Good to know,” Johnny said.

“Where do I know you from?” Ainsley asked.

“I wondered if you’d recognize me. We went to college together.”

“Oh, my God. Johnny Young. I remember you now.”

“Really?” Keanu snapped his gaze toward Ainsley. He’d almost forgotten Johnny had been the only one in his family not to join the Army. A huge sore spot with Johnny’s dad. “That’s interesting.”

“Shall I go on, or do you want to fill him in?” Johnny asked.

“Go right ahead.

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