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Mike flicks a disdainful glance atto snub ives it a hard shake “Apology accepted And, I’ll adet Darius Fables to visit Sa pissy about this entire situation with Sam”

I finally understand what’s at the heart of his fears “You know, Mike… I believe you’re safe in Vegas I don’t believe you’re bringing any untoward danger on Sa after you At least not actively And I have sources in the governes”

Mike chuckles, but it doesn’t sound like it’s in pure aust… I appreciate you atte to make ing over your head, it doesn’t matter how randson are safe You never believe it Not really”

I’h mention about how deeply the fear was instilled within her family so they always stayed on their toes Always operated with caution and distrust It’s easy for me to be mad about it, because it drove their decisions and ultimately cut me out of Sa if in their shoes and with only the inforiven

My phone rings, and I reach into e Murdock’s name flashes He’s one of h office now

In apology, I tell Mike, “I need to take this really quick”

Mike lifts his chin in acknowledg to the TV screen and his hands curling around the beer

“What’s up?” I say as soon as I connect the call

“They’ve found Malik He’s alive,” Cage says A ripple of disbelief and adrenaline shoots up ht on my barstool

Malik Fournier has been o We’ve been searching for hilean any reliable data as to whether he’s dead or alive

“Coain?” I order

Because, surely, he’s ood to be true, so my inclination is to distrust it

“He’s being held prisoner I’e says, his voice hard and brusque I can tell he’s one hundred percent in black-ops mode “You’re one of the first I’ve called I want you on the rescue op”