Sneak and Rescue by Henke Shirl

Author:Henke, Shirl [Henke, Shirl]
Format: mobi
Tags: Suspense
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2006-04-21T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

“Okay, so who’s this Spacefleet officer? Anyone I know?” she asked.

“As a matter of fact, it is. His name’s Bill Montoya.” He couldn’t resist a grin when she blinked in astonishment.

“As in Captain Montoya, Miami-Dade Tac-Ops? No way.”

“Way. He’s been a Spacer since he was in college. I interviewed him after one of the section’s dogs found that lost toddler a couple of years ago. While we were talking, I happened to notice an autographed photo of Captain Turk on the wall in his office and we got to talking about it. He’s the president of the Miami chapter.”

“It’s an international organization with local chapters in ninety-three countries around the world,” Farley said. “I belong to the Miami Chapter. Captain Montoya’s our regional commander, but I’ve never had the chance to meet him.” He sounded excited about the prospect.

Funny how the kid could be so clear on some things, so fuzzy on others, Sam thought. “Are you a member, too?” she asked Matt.

“No. When I started working for the Herald, I didn’t have time. Maybe I’ll have to re-up to get Bill to give us a hand.”

“You think he’ll go for it?” She was dubious.

“If we explained the situation to him, yes, I think he will. The Montoyas have three teens around Farley’s age and his wife’s parents live with them, so there’d be plenty of supervision. They’re good people, Sam—even if Bill and his kids are Spacers.”

She threw up her hands. “Hey, you’re the one volunteering for them, not me. If they agree, go for it.”

“What say, Farley?” Matt asked. “Will an honest-to-God Spacefleet captain be okay with you?” He had no idea what he’d do if the kid said no.

Farley brightened at the idea. “Yes. Maybe he’ll know about what’s happened to Leila. He might be able to help with our mission.”

“Right now your mission is to stay safe and out of the hands of those goons who tried to run over you and blast you with automatic weapons,” Sam said. “Let us look for your friend Leila.”

“You sent the police after El,” Farley accused her.

“I didn’t have to. If you recall, he was pointing a very large gun at Matt’s head. Highway patrolmen happen to take a real dim view of stuff like that.”

“He wouldn’t have shot you. Only stunned you,” Farley said to Matt.

Right. “Glocks don’t come equipped with stun settings, Far,” Sam said. “It wasn’t a dazer.”

“I—I d-don’t k-know. I didn’t s-see the gun, but El’s my friend.” The boy sounded utterly miserable and was tensing up again.

“We’re your friends, too,” she said earnestly, praying he wouldn’t have another withdrawal attack. He’d made it through the day without any more pills and she wanted to keep him off the stuff, if possible, until they got a full medical evaluation in Miami.

“We’ll see if the authorities in Georgia have released Elvis as soon as we get you safely back to Miami,” Matt said. “I promise.”

“How about we all get some sleep?” Sam suggested.

Taking her cue, Matt yawned loudly.

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