Lilith Cohen Retribution by William Manning

Author:William Manning [Manning, William]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2019-03-21T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

We park in front of the safe house. “What is this place, Lilith?” Banning asks.

“The beginning of your new life,” I say opening the elevator.

“Lilith,” Clare says in a soft voice. “I never officially thanked you for saving me back at the cabin.”

“Clare, you stuck with me even when it could’ve gotten you marked as a traitor. I won’t forget that, partner.” Her eyes water as she beams a smile. “Lilith, I know we‘re not blood-related, but I consider you and Dom and Connie family. I never knew my real family they gave me away at birth so they could continue to do drugs and party.” She exhales clenching her eyes shut to keep the tears of the past at bay. “I spent most of my early childhood in and out of foster homes till a man named Viktor adopted me and trained me in cyberpiracy. He had me hacking into security systems at banks and museums when I was just sixteen years old. When I hit 18, I wanted to join the IDF, so I left Moscow and joined the IDF with his blessing.”

A frown inches across my mouth. “Whoa, I had no idea you never had a family. I’m sorry.”

She smiles and wipes her eyes. “Hey, don’t do that. Besides, if my parents hadn’t given me up, I may not have met the love of my life Samira or such cool people like you Dom and Connie.”

“Clare, you’re strong. Most people who had their parents abandon them are an emotional wreck.”

“Don’t get it twisted. I was an emotional wreck when I hit my teen years. I wanted to know who my birth parents were, but when I foundout who they really are; I’m glad I never met them. They’re pieces of shit junkies still. So as far as I’m concerned you and Viktor and The Hunters are my real family.”

I smirk at her. “Does this mean I get to be the older sister that kicks your ass?”

“Oh, hardy-fuckinghar.”

“On to a different topic, have you talked to Samira recently?”

She nods. “Not since we left for Death Valley.” “While I speak with Connie, you need to call her. Don’t take her for granted that woman loves you.”

“I know. I just get so busy with our work sometimes.”

“Unless you’re giving me mission support or in a briefing, you should make time for her. Your operational reports to the Cyber Division can be written later.”

“Lilith, when this operation is over me and Samira are taking you on a vacation. Samira knows this perfect spot it’s on the Island of Crete. It has awesome resorts.”

“I’d love that. God knows I need one after all the shit I’ve been through.”

“Damn right you do. I mean, just because you’re a superhuman doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to some R&R.”

The lift doors slide open, and a significant weight is lifted off my shoulders when I notice Dominic and Tiffany relaxing at a small dining table sipping a beer. Tiffany’s face is battered and bruised and her left eye swollen, and Dominic doesn’t look much better.

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