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Ayid and Aman should have been dead after the explosion that had been set off in the terrorist headquarters in Riyadh so o, and the initial report had stated no survivors Abrauard for no h for Abram’s father, Azir, to de on Just long enough for the brothers to contact their followers in the region and have Khalid kidnapped and held
He rubbed his hand over his face and moved away froh to allow the brothers to make their way back to the palace and torture and kill the wo The woman Abram had claimed as his own, the wife he had cherished
Lessa had paid with an agonizing death for Khalid’s part in the destruction of that terrorist cell Simply because Ayid had soainst the terrorist cell’s headquarters in Riyadh
After Khalid had left Saudi Arabia, Abra the son Azir had demanded It was the only way to keep Khalid safe, he had clai his tier brothers without the threat of Khalid paying in soh Khalid had never been safe, and now Marty was in danger as well
She had worked her way into his desires, then into his heart She was in danger because of hi had been a clear eance For whatever reason, they werenow
And he couldn’t still the fear that noand her abilities, he would still lose her
His Marty was determined to always be the risk taker At least, in so her risk her life didn’t sit ith his possessivebehind his, and he turned frolancing at him with concerned expressions
"Khalid, you’re looking tired" Joseph wasn’t one to mince words when the situation warranted it
"I have no idea ould cause such a thing," he answered, with subtle sarcashts spent trying to track the information that had come in that Ayid and Aman were tired of Khalid’s interference in their terrorist activities over the years That, added to the deaths of their wives, had exhausted their patience
Zachdrinks He hadn’t spoken yet, but Khalid had a feeling that once he began, they would all need the area in front of the cold fireplace
"The news is this bad?" Khalid took a chair across froht whiskey that he had poured
The situationthe two men had asked for had surprised Khalid, especially when they requested that Marty not bein are inconclusive so far," Joe stated Zach took a seat on the short couch facing the fire "Ayid and Aht There are ainst you A single terrorist, rather than a cell sent to strike against a strategic target"
Khalid sipped the whiskey
"Sheikh Azir Mustafa contacted the consulate when news of the attack on Marty was first reported and your na arrived at the scene of the attack He’s de"
Khalid snorted at such an idea Trust the old bastard to use the attack to stage a display of fatherly affection that didn’t exist If the old est children, then the two sons who had struck against the froo fuck hi his father had only demanded the proof because of his fears that Ayid and A learn, for a fact, that Azir’s sons were terrorists, then Mustafa would lose all hold they had on the region that they ruled
"The aht perhaps a politely worded assurance of your health was s considered at the moment," Zach retorted, his expression deadpan "It seemed to require lared back at him
"It’s been years since there’s been even a hint that they’re still targeting you, Khalid," Zach pointed out "Just because Shayne has heard rumors that they’re prepared to move now, after the DC operation, doesn’t ic target they’ve chosen We have tiure this out"
"Think what you will I know my half brothers The attempt on Marty’s life was ordered by them I can feel it Whoever your lone terrorist is, whatever his agenda--trust h on his list of priorities, and Marty would be the perfect target tofrom his chair, Khalid moved to the bar to refresh his drink
"If your suspicions are correct, had you stayed away from her as you were asked, then Marty wouldn’t be involved in this" Zach’s tone was hard and accusing
Khalid stilled hilass Forcing back the fury beating at him was nearly impossible Zach was a shackle around his ankle at times where Marty was concerned It was too bad that that shackle hadn’t been enough to keep him from her
"It’s too late to fill the day with accusations" Khalid turned back to the two men "I’ll deal with ainst Marty, in ly "Really? And you’ve been waiting for what to take care of the situation with your brothers? Your funeral?"
Khalid leveled a dark, brooding look at the senator
"I preferred to stop short of murder," he infore their deaths through the operations we’ve fouled for them"
"Commendable," Zach drawled, with a hint of sarcas we can’t afford at theto locate the terrorist your brothers sent to Alexandria or DC Meanwhile, as I understand it, you’ve also chosen him as your third Tell me, Khalid, how is he supposed to help protect her if he isn’t here to do his job?"
Censure filled Zach’s voice now, drawing a darker frown to Khalid’s face