Total Bravery by Drake Piper J

Author:Drake, Piper J.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2018-04-23T16:00:00+00:00

The offices of Search and Protect were designed to be a headquarters for round-the-clock activity when needed. It was Raul’s first visit to the corporate complex where they were located and he appreciated the security measures provided by the facilities. They weren’t bad for a first line of defense and a bit better than standard for normal business requirements.

Once their weary group stepped off the elevator onto the specific floor occupied by Search and Protect, there were discreet signs of heightened surveillance. Vibration sensors were distributed to supplement the visual security cameras. Glass walls and doors with security badge access provided physical barriers to entry into the office area from the elevator lobby, stairs, and public bathrooms. He was betting the glass was ballistic—commonly considered bulletproof—but he was surprised by the stylish graphic patterns printed on the glass to provide a modicum of privacy for the offices while still allowing for judicious line of sight at certain heights. The effect was sleek and professional, very corporate yet practical for the defense-minded.

As they all entered, there was a stand with water bowls to one side of reception supplying fresh, circulating water for the dogs. Buck, King, and his Taz each waited to be released to go enjoy a much-needed drink. The seating in the reception area could’ve accommodated a few guests but wasn’t designed for a large influx of visitors. Raul guessed the sort of clients they had didn’t come in big groups.

“Hey boss, was surprised to get your call. Everyone okay?” A man came striding toward them along a short hallway. He looked younger than Raul by a couple of years, probably in his mid-twenties, and in fairly good shape. His white dress shirt was a contrast against his rich brown skin, and his sleeves were rolled up to reveal reasonably muscled forearms. The guy worked out, maybe did some outdoor activities like surfing, but he didn’t have the efficiency of motion or the carriage of someone with combat experience. This man was a civilian.

“We’re good.” Zu clapped a hand on the younger man’s shoulder and turned to Raul and Mali. “This is Kai Pukui, the face of our organization. He handles contract negotiations and communications. I asked him to lend a hand while we regroup.”

There were handshakes and introductions for Raul and Mali, but Raul watched her with growing concern. She’d held up well on the drive back from North Shore but she’d been hyperaware and jumpy. The couple of times he’d driven anywhere with her previously, she’d dozed off in the car five minutes into the ride. She was obviously too stressed, and maybe still afraid, to get any kind of rest.

“We’ve got offices for each of the team members.” Kai stood next to Raul as Arin ushered Mali farther down the hallway to a small kitchenette area. “Yours is closest to the front, here. It’s got a couch in it, in case you need to catch a strategic nap.”

Raul chuckled. “All of us have couches?”

Kai lifted his hands.

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