Discover Love: Saints Protection & Investigations by Maryann Jordan

Author:Maryann Jordan [Jordan, Maryann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Fiction
ISBN: 9780997553857
Publisher: Maryann Jordan
Published: 2017-01-07T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 16

With Charlie safely ensconced in the Saints’ compound, Luke traveled with Monty and Patrick to Washington D.C. to meet with Monty’s new contact.

“We’re old friends,” Monty explained. “We never worked together as closely as I did with Mitch, but Nick’s a good guy.”

Arriving at the restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, the three walked inside the quaint interior and were pleased to see the lunch crowd diminished. Monty bypassed the hostess, seeing his friend already in a back corner booth. Luke observed the dark haired, square jawed man with the slight smile stand to greet Monty. Wearing khaki pants with a white shirt, his herringbone jacket gave him a professorial appearance.

“Nick,” Monty greeted with a handshake-hug and made the introductions. “This is Nick Stone. Nick, meet a few of my co-workers, Luke Costas and Patrick Cartwright.”

The four men sat down, making small talk until their order arrived. As the food was consumed, Monty got down to business. “I’ve already filled Nick in on what we need from him.”

Nick ran his hand over his jaw, his eyes focusing on each of them. “Well, I might as well get this out in the open to begin with. When Monty approached me about being a contact, I was intrigued. I know Mitch and have always had the highest respect for both him and you,” he said, nodding to Monty. “But, I’ve got to tell you, the idea of working with you to possibly take down a dirty FBI agent…hell…” Letting out another deep breath, he pinned the Saints with his stare.

Nick rested his forearms on the table next to his plate and sighed. “But the honest to God truth is that I’ve got no love for any agent that may be crooked. So, my answer is yes. I’ll help.”

Luke let out a breath he did not realize he was holding and smiled. Glancing to the side, he observed Monty and Patrick’s responses to be the same.

“I wanted to have your agreement first,” Monty said, sliding a file over to Nick. “Here’s what we have so far. After you look this over give me a call. Luke, our computer expert, will get in touch with you to set up a secure way to have a video-conference.”

Nick skimmed through the information in the file, his jaw ticking as his eyes moved down the pages. Sucking in a quick breath, he looked over at the Saints. “And this witness…they’re somewhere safe?”

Luke, immediately prickling, nodded and answered with a curt, “Yes.” Not willing to give the agent any more information, he sat tight-lipped.

The meeting ended as the meal was finished, and the group said their goodbyes. In the SUV on the way home, Luke asked, “You trust him?”

Monty twisted to peer at Luke. “I know what you’re thinking but, yeah…I trust him.”

Luke was quiet for a moment, pondering Monty’s response. Finally he said, “Then that’s good enough for me.”

*

Charlie spent the day in the compound underneath Jack and Bethany’s house. Looking around she smiled, knowing this was where Luke devoted much of his time.

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