Page 117 of Last Chance
“They won’t stop coming until you’re dead or we stop them.”
Janie scowled. “Who cares if I saw the gang’s leader? I’m not a threat to anyone. Who’s going to listen to anything I have to say about someone on the hijacked plane who disappeared? Maybe I lost track of the passenger in the chaos at the compound.”
Sawyer cupped her nape and drew her into his arms. “You know why.”
That earned him a scowl. “Details would be nice since I have little experience with criminals.”
“The leader’s primary protection from attack has been his anonymity. As soon as he’s outed as the gang’s leader, he’ll be a target of every rival gang wanting to take over his territory and businesses.”
She swallowed hard, forced to face the dangerous reality of her situation. “Do we at least know this man’s name?”
“Working on it,” Logan said. “One of my contacts should call in the next hour with the information.”
Sawyer’s eyebrows rose. “Do I want to know how deep undercover your contact is?”
“No.”
“Trustworthy?”
“He hasn’t lied to me yet.”
“Doesn’t build my confidence in his loyalty to you.”
A shrug. “He owes me for saving his life and that of his family. He won’t risk retaliation by lying to me or setting me up.”
Janie stared at the other operative. Those statements weren’t a joke. Good grief. How dangerous were Sawyer’s teammates? Then again, as long as they did the job, did she care what lines they pushed to protect their principals?
Since she was one of those principals who depended on their skills, the answer was a resounding no. Texas Team did what was necessary to save their principals and their loved ones. Of all people, she wouldn’t fault them for it.
Janie turned to Sawyer. “Let’s assume you’re correct and I’m the target of the gang because I’m a threat to their leader’s identity. How will we convince them to call off the hunters?”
He gave her a slow smile. “We identify him, capture him, and convince him to bring the hunters home.”
Skepticism filled her. “You make it sound easy.”
“Simple plans can work.”
Somehow, she didn’t think this situation would be resolved so easily. “If this man is the mysterious leader of the gang, I doubt having a chat with him will do the trick.”
“Probably not.”
“Do I want to know how you’ll convince him to cooperate?”
“No.”
With Sawyer watching her so carefully, Janie had to work at keeping her expression neutral. This was not the time to act squeamish about the methods used by the man she loved.
Janie gave a slight nod. “Then I won’t ask for details.”
His response was a soft, light brush of his lips over hers. “Do you need to do anything else to prepare for tomorrow at the shop?”
She shook her head. At least she’d had enough downtime to order supplies and pay invoices.
“Want to watch a movie with me? It might help you relax so you can sleep.”
“Hmm.” She tapped her chin with her forefinger. “Sit on the couch in the circle of your arms and snuggle close for a while? Granny Irene didn’t raise a fool. I’d love to spend some time with you.”
Logan’s eyes lit with amusement. “And on that note, I’m headed back to the security room.”