Steel Assassin by Geoffrey Saign

Author:Geoffrey Saign [Saign, Geoffrey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Jack Steel, thriller
Publisher: Geoffrey Saign
Published: 2019-10-25T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 35

Steel waited in the car, having mixed feelings about Clay joining them. Christie’s brother had flown in overnight and was nearby. It wasn’t long before a black sedan drove up from the east and parked close behind their car.

Steel adjusted the rearview mirror and sat close to the open passenger window.

Clay got out, a large bandage wrapped around his head. No hat. Christie strode forward to hug him. She pulled back from him, wiping her eyes, and they exchanged quiet words for a few minutes, talking in low tones.

Steel watched them in the mirror, assuming they were talking about Dale. His stomach knotted again, knowing he was the reason for their brother’s death.

Clay straightened, his voice louder. “You’re beat up.”

“You don’t look much better,” said Christie.

“If you’re injured you should sit this one out, Christie.”

“Then so should you, Clay.”

Their voices were amped up. Steel guessed Clay wanted him to hear them. He was glad Clay voiced concerns for his sister. He wanted Christie out too.

Clay’s hand flew up as he continued. “We lost our brother and I don’t want to lose my sister too.”

Christie shoved her hands in her pockets. “Jack is my family, Clay. Like it or not, I’m staying.”

“I don’t like it.”

Steel had heard enough. He got out and walked up beside Christie. “Words can never tell you how sorry I am about Dale.”

Clay stood with his fists bunched at his sides. “Your mess got my brother killed, and now you’re going to get my sister killed.”

“It wasn’t his fault!” snapped Christie.

Steel shook his head at her. “No, he’s right. I accept responsibility for Dale.” He turned to Clay. “Christie performed as well as I could have in both Ops thus far.” Ironically his efforts to protect her in the Garcia and Vincente Ops had put her in more danger, and she had handled it. “Anyway, I’ll be the one inside on this Op.”

Clay stuck his hands in his pockets, his voice gruff. “Okay. What’s the play?”

Christie explained what they needed from him.

Clay gave a dismissive wave. “Do we have to work with the scum that kidnapped Harry and got Dale killed?”

“I don’t like it either, but we need them to take Diego,” said Steel.

Clay shook his head. “When this is over you’re going to kill Carlos, aren’t you?”

Steel was aware of Christie watching him. “Yes.”

“Secondly, Christie,” said Clay, “Angel is dangerous and I’m a marine with combat experience. I should be facing him, not you. Are you trying to protect me now?”

“No.” She stared her brother down. “I want to be with Jack. That’s final and not up for debate, Clay.”

“You always were stubborn.” He stared at her for a few moments, and then motioned to Steel. “Angel is at your level. He’s one of the best I’ve ever come across. Watch out for the trunk compartment. Watch out for surprises. Don’t expect anything to be what it seems.”

Steel didn’t like hearing any of it.

Clay eyed Christie. “If this goes well, are you going home?”

She took Steel’s hand.

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