Spies & Stilettos: A MacKenzie Family Novel, Book 18 (The MacKenzie Family) by Liliana Hart

Author:Liliana Hart [Hart, Liliana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: MacKenzie Family, romantic suspense, Liliana Hart, 1001 Dark Nights
Publisher: Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated
Published: 2017-03-21T07:00:00+00:00

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“Declan, I think your situation is much more serious right now. We’re going to run a swap and grab. Crap, you’re still stuck in Somalia.”

Brady ran his fingers through his hair. He paced along the balcony while taking a glance back inside for Elena.

“Brady, this has to be one of the dumbest things you’ve ever done. How the hell can you think it’s okay? Do you not realize what the cartel has done to our family?”

The scenario at hand was surreal. Brady, a highly trained SEAL, was in a foreign country on a horribly fake passport trying to battle the cartel, while Declan, who was in another foreign country without operational credentials, was trying to save nine warriors chased by deadly indigenous rebels. Had it been any other two men, the reality would be lost to fantasy or imagination.

“Maybe so, but it was either we go with her or she was coming alone.”

“We?” Declan shouted.

Brady pinched his unbuttoned cotton shirt with his thumb and middle finger to fan himself. Sweat appeared—nervous sweat.

“Uh, yeah. I asked Audrey and Archer to come along.” Brady collapsed into a wicker chair. “Come on, Dec. You know we couldn’t let her go alone. After all she’s done for us, and we weren’t there for her. What choice did she have? What choice did I have?”

“I’m on my way there.” Declan’s tone shifted.

“No need, bro. Alpha Team is priority.” Brady stood back up and leaned over the balcony.

“The nine men were never in jeopardy. Elena actually did save their asses, and they made it back to an exfil site where a bug-out chopper hauled them off to the embassy.”

Brady took a relieved breath and stepped back into the lavish suite to tell Elena the good news, but he stopped short. He thought he heard water running and he swore he heard crying. He hated that she was dealing with so many emotions, but he knew she’d rather do so privately. So he gave her the space she needed and focused on Declan’s concern.

“I’m sorry I put everyone in a fix.”

“Brady, don’t be sorry. You did the right thing. I guess in hindsight I did jump down her throat. All I was worried about at the time were the men and the contract. I should’ve trusted her judgment.”

“No problem. We’ll work all of this out.”

“I feel like I failed her,” Declan said.

Brady could hear the regret in his friend’s voice. He knew how caring Declan was, and also how committed he was to the people who worked for him. “Declan, you’ve shown your appreciation in more ways than words. She knows how you feel.”

“Thanks.”

“No problem. Let’s move forward.”

“Shane and I will be there in less than a day.”

“Dude, that’s a twenty-one-hour flight.”

“If you’re on commercial. Like I said, Shane and I are on our way. Can y’all hold tight?”

Brady’s chest tightened. He knew the truth—Elena’s patience had run out.

“I don’t think we’ve got that luxury.”

“I understand. We’re coming anyway. Do the best you can to minimize the damage.

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