SCAMMED: Gray Wolf Security: Book Seven by Mary Kennedy

Author:Mary Kennedy [Kennedy, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-13T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Las Vegas was hot. Beyond hot. It was the most miserable place that Marcel had ever been in his entire centuries of living, and he’d been to the deep jungles of South America, the tropics, and so many more places.

“Why would anyone live here?” he gasped.

“Some people like the heat,” said Angel. “Besides, it’s not always like this. Summer is pretty rough, but they get cold, even snow in the winter.”

“I find that very difficult to believe,” said Marcel.

“You’ll get used to it. Just make sure you’re hydrating, drinking a lot of water.” Nine looked at Gaspar, then back at Marcel. “Marcel? Do you remember how to handle the weapon we showed you?”

“Of course. I’m an expert marksman, and I enjoyed our time at your gun range. I can manage by myself if necessary.”

“Alright, good. Put this vest on beneath your shirt. It’s made of a very special metal that will prevent bullets from penetrating your body.”

“Yes, the technologies from G.R.I.P.,” he smiled. The others all stared at him, their mouths open. “Oh. I used to go out there quite often and watch as the devices were being made. I understand the concepts behind the whisper technologies and your communication devices implanted just behind the ear. I love mine, by the way. I feel very informed. The stealth vests and suits are simply miraculous, and I particularly love the weaponry being created. Marvelous. Just marvelous.”

“I need to visit G.R.I.P. more often,” frowned Whiskey. “I feel like an idiot.”

“Don’t feel foolish,” laughed Marcel. “You have to remember that I have been able to witness history unfold. It’s been a gift. Many days, I felt like a child at Christmas waiting for my presents to be delivered. Perhaps that’s why things happened like this. By the way, Alec, thank you for helping me to order big and tall clothing. I never knew such a thing existed. My clothing was always custom-made.”

“You’re welcome, brother. But if you ever want anything custom-made, Tailor and Gwen can help.”

“Tailor? Your name is true to your occupation?” he asked. Tailor laughed, a huge bass belly laugh.

“No, brother. I just couldn’t find things to fit me growing up, so I made my own things. The name stuck. My real name is Billy Joe.”

“I see. Why do you call me ‘brother’? I am not related to most of you, and those that I am, technically, I would be your six- or seven-times grand-uncle.”

“Brother is a term we use in the military. We believe that we are all brothers in arms. We aren’t joined by familial blood but rather the blood we spill in battle,” said Nine. “I trust Tailor, Whiskey, Gaspar, Angel, any of these men as if they were my blood brother. It’s an affectionate term.”

“I like this very much,” said Marcel. “I had one brother, much younger. I suppose he would be your six- or seven-times grandfather.”

“I suppose he would,” nodded Gaspar. “We’ve always been lucky to have a lot of family around. Remy and Robbie, all of my siblings, distant cousins.

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