The Book of Joshua II - Believe (The Gems & Gents Series 3) by Iris Bolling

Author:Iris Bolling [Bolling, Iris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction & Literature
Publisher: Siri Enterprises
Published: 2014-04-03T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Richmond, VA

Watching the medical team work on Melissa Sue was more then Al could take. “Are they all dead?” he asked his daughter, Monique, who stood next to him.

“Yes,” the ones remaining are. A few left before I gained entry.”

“You believe this is connected to Joshua?”

“I do. They tortured her to get information she didn’t have.”

“Al,” his wife, Ryan walked into the room. “Tucker is waiting to speak with you and the President called. Joshua is en route.”

Looking at his wife, Al said a little too calmly for her liking. “Would you prepare the conference room? We need all the parties at the table to decide who is going to retaliate for what.” He walked down the hallway.

Monique and Ryan watched his back. “He is too calm,” Ryan exclaimed.

“Yep, people are about to die,” Monique followed the path her father had taken.

Ryan exhaled and prayed for the strength and wisdom to keep both of them out of jail.

Al walked into the secured office off his bedroom. He took a seat at the desk and pressed a button. Tucker, his right hand man appeared on the screen. “How is Julianna?”

“Adjusting to her new life,” Tucker replied.

“Is she adjusting to you being a part of that life?”

“I’d like to think so,” he shrugged.

“Jonas Gary has surfaced.”

Tucker sat up. “I’ll be on the next plane.”

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They all stared at him as if he had three heads. Al, Ryan and Monique couldn’t believe what had just occurred.

“What?” Joshua asked, tired of everyone gawking at him.

They all looked at each other, as Monique shrugged her shoulders and walked over. “We’re not used to you actually walking through a door.” She walked around him, surveying every angle. “You’re hurt.”

“Still better than you on my worst day.”

Monique put her hands on her hips, and smiled. “Still as arrogant as ever.” She looked up at Roc raising a questioning eyebrow. “And you are?”

“With him,” Roc replied.

“That’s cute,” Monique quipped. “Do you have a name?”

“I do.”

All stared at her waiting, but she didn’t offer anything more. Joshua spoke. “Manners, right. Roc, Al Day and his wife Ryan,” he then pointed to Monique. “That is Al’s bratty daughter Monique.”

Rarely did things surprise Roc, but the petite young woman standing in front of her with the wavy hair, black jeans, thigh high boots, and crisp white blouse did not appear to be an agent of any kind. She had to respect her game. She extended her hand. “Roc.”

It was then Monique who was surprised. “You’re Roc,” she said unbelieving.

“I am,” Roc replied with a smirk.

“Ha,” Monique laughed and looked at Joshua. “Ha, I’ll be damned,” she nodded her head in acceptance. “Well, all right then.” She looked Roc up and down. “I’m not even mad at you.”

Roc laughed. “Glad to hear it.”

“Okay, can we get this mutual admiration moment over so we can get down to the reason we are here,” Joshua huffed.

“Is he on his period or something?” Monique asked.

Al had to smile at his daughter. “He does seem a little touchy, doesn’t he?”

“Melissa Sue is in the back.

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