The Shadow Operation by MC Lee

Author:MC Lee [Lee, MC]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: young adult
ISBN: 978-1-63477-431-4
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2016-12-29T05:00:00+00:00

Twenty-One

“YOU DON’T need that, Robert,” Jack said calmly.

He was conscious of several things at the same time—Leo taking a step forward, Amanda’s mouth gaping even further, and the look of bewilderment on Robert’s face as the gun in his hand trembled.

“How do you know my name?” he demanded.

Amanda had come up behind him, her wide-eyed look betraying fear and dread. She grabbed at Robert’s arm, distracting him slightly.

In a split second Jack weighed up his options, and in a move so fast he doubted either of the teens really saw it, he surged forward. One hand fastened around Robert’s wrist and twisted hard; the other caught the gun as Robert screamed and dropped the weapon.

Jack was aware Leo would only have been an instant behind him if he hadn’t made his move, and out of the corner of his eye he saw that Leo’s knife was now in his hand, although he quickly tucked it behind his back when he saw Robert was disarmed. Robert’s eyes were now as fearful as Amanda’s.

“There’s nothing to be afraid of,” Jack said quickly. “I’m here for Alex Sutherland.”

“That’s bullshit,” Robert spat. “Alex didn’t say anything about you.”

“Well, he said a lot about you,” Leo put in.

He carefully holstered his knife without the kids seeing it. Jack was grateful for that; they were spooked enough already.

“Who are you?” Amanda spoke for the first time, her voice trembling slightly, although it was obvious she was trying hard to keep it together.

“Why don’t we all sit down,” Jack said. “I’m Jack. This is Leo. We’re here because Alex is in danger.”

Amanda’s eyes grew impossibly wider, and she sat down hard on the bed as though her legs had given out. Robert glanced down at her, clearly worried, and then he sat beside her, settling his arm around her shoulders.

Leo took a step backward and returned to his place in front of the door, and Jack pulled out the rickety wooden chair from beside a beaten-up desk and straddled it, facing the two teens.

“You know Alex and his family are in Witness Relocation,” Jack began. He held up his hand when Robert bristled. “We know you guys have been contacting each other. Even though Alex was warned against it.”

“How do you know that?” Robert said sharply. “Where’s Alex? I’m not saying another word until you tell us where he is.”

Jack heard Leo sigh heavily behind him. “He’s trying to tell you. You need to shut up and listen.”

Jack threw an exasperated look over his shoulder, but Leo just shrugged, unconcerned. When Jack turned back, Amanda looked a little less freaked, although Robert was still staring belligerently.

“Okay. Here’s everything you need to know. Witness Relocation arranged two previous placements for Alex and his family. Both were compromised. We’re pretty certain there’s been some kind of breach of protocol. It might be internal—that’s being investigated. Or it might be something Alex or a member of his family did to draw attention to themselves.”

“Like contacting us,” Amanda said softly.

“Like contacting you,” Jack confirmed.

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