Ridge's Release (Wicked Winemakers: First Label Book 2) by Heather Slade

Author:Heather Slade [Slade, Heather]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sparrow Publishing
Published: 2022-08-10T18:30:00+00:00

While Press had offered their plane for the trip to the UK, particularly since it was already in Mexico, Ares declined, saying K19 had one en route.

When we boarded, several other people were already on the aircraft. The only one I recognized was Doc, who greeted and introduced us to the rest of the group.

“These are my partners Razor Sharp and Gunner Godet. We have Mantis and Alegria Cassman in the cockpit, and this is my wife, Merrigan.” He motioned to the woman exiting the restroom. “Farther back are Dutch and Malin Miller.”

After I’d introduced each of us, I pointed out the Shadow Ops team members also on the plane to Seraphina. I only knew them by their code names. “That’s, uh, Cayman, Kodiak, and Puck,” I said, not exactly sure who was who.

Doc’s wife approached. “Seraphina, I’m glad you’re traveling with us. I want you to know the team is committed to keeping your sister safe.”

“I appreciate you saying so.”

“I asked Malin to participate in this op because of her experience in the Middle East. She knows much about the plight of exploited women and will be a good source of support. Alegria is a pilot but will be assisting with the victims once the rescue portion of the mission is complete. Do you have any questions?”

“Can I help?”

“Certainly. However, let’s put your participation on standby until we know how your sister is doing. She’s your first priority.”

“I agree.”

“As you have probably guessed, I’m from the UK and have requested assistance from previous co-workers along with translators and medical personnel. The more female support we can put in place, the more help we’ll be to the women.”

“How will you get them back to the US or wherever they were taken from?” Sera asked.

“We’ll arrange for private transportation.”

“Not by ship.”

“No, not by ship. By plane.”

I reached over and squeezed Sera’s hand.

“Any other questions at this time?” Merrigan asked.

“I don’t think so.”

Doc’s wife smiled. “We have a long flight, so if something else occurs to you, don’t hesitate to let me know.”

Sera said she would and thanked Merrigan, who took a seat closer to the front of the plane, next to Doc.

“How are you doing?” I asked. She’d been quiet since we found her mother at the meditation building.

“Out of sorts. Overwhelmed. Worried. More than worried—frantic.”

Everything she was feeling was understandable. I’d give anything to take away all the negativity Seraphina was experiencing, but until we found Luisa, nothing could.

“I was about to say my life is in limbo, but it makes me sound like the most awful person. My sister is in a shipping container, experiencing God knows what kind of horrors. I have no right to complain about anything.”

“You’re human, Sera.” I put the armrest between us up and wrapped my arm around her shoulders.

“When we get to the hotel, I’ve arranged for you to have a room of your own,” I said after explaining those on board would remain in London until we received official word when the container ship would arrive at Port Felixstowe.

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