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Sawyer chuckled as his teammate left the room with haste. “Go choose something for us to watch while I do another perimeter check. I’ll return soon.”
Mindful that Sawyer wouldn’t be a fan of a movie with a large romance plot, Janie picked up the remote control for the television and scrolled through the stations. Spotting one of her favorite movies, she chose that station and settled back to watch and wait for Sawyer.
The movie was just beginning when the operative joined her on the couch. He wrapped his arm around Janie’s shoulders and tucked her close to his side. “How did you know this movie is one of my favorites?”
She laughed. “It’s my favorite movie, too.”
“Nice.” He kissed her temple and settled deeper into the cushions. “I’ll have to do a perimeter check every half hour.”
“I’ll pause it when you’re outside so you won’t miss anything.”
“Thanks, sweetheart.” Another kiss from him.
They watched the movie until time for Sawyer to check outside again. He returned two minutes later.
Logan walked into the living room, his expression grim.
Sawyer stopped. “What?”
“My contact called.”
“And?”
“The Vatos Locos VIP heading to Hartman is Diego Hernandez, the leader. Word is that since no one has been successful in taking care of your woman, he plans to kill Janie himself.”
CHAPTER 27
SAWYER SCOWLED. DIEGO Hernandez planned to kill Janie? Over Sawyer’s dead body. No one would harm Janie and live to tell the tale. No one. “Has your contact seen Hernandez’s face? Would he recognize him if we sent the sketch of the missing hostage?”
His teammate shook his head. “I sent the photo. Harry has never seen Hernandez.”
Great. Just great. If they were right and the missing hostage was Diego Hernandez, the danger to Janie wouldn’t stop until the Texas Team had a chat with the gang’s leader.
“How else can I help?” Logan asked.
“If your source is right, Hernandez will be in a Vatos Locos stronghold. I want to know the location of every compound within driving distance.”
“Copy that. Brody sent a message. He’ll be taking the next bodyguard shift.”
Sawyer glanced at his tactical watch. Two more hours. “All right. Need more coffee or a snack?”
“I wouldn’t say no.”
Janie set aside the remote and stood. “Food and coffee coming up.”
Although she tried to sound upbeat, the pitch of her voice sounded off to Sawyer.
“Thanks, Janie.” Logan stared at Sawyer for a beat in a silent command to fix the problem, then headed for the security room.
Right. He followed Janie into the kitchen and poured coffee into a to-go cup. Logan would appreciate the extra caffeine kick to stay alert.
After capping the cup, he turned to see Janie filling a dinner plate with fruit, cheese chunks, and rolled-up luncheon meat. Her hands trembled so hard she barely completed her task.
Enough. Sawyer couldn’t stand by and watch fear overwhelm the bravest woman he knew.
When Janie reached for another slice of meat to roll and place on the plate, Sawyer took her hands in his. “Hey.”
She froze, shaking.