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It was alns were covered in small, fat cherubs with heart-tipped arrows notched in their little bows Mybut kept their distance Michaels stood outside ofthe front fro lot across the street

“Notired I’d have to pay him double for this “But they can’t stay in there forever”

“Do you have a team prepared to breach?”

“Absolutely Might be better that way”

“Are you in contact with Redmond’s team?”

He grunted but didn’t sound happy “They’re around”

“That’s not exactly reassuring”

“They’re not exactly helpful”

I slapped his back and nodded “Keep up the good work I’ll deal with Redmond and his men”

He went back to watching through the binoculars

Penny poked her head out of an arhtly annoyed she was showing her face I made her swear that she’d stay inside the car no matter what happened At least then I knew she’d be safe if bullets started flying The driver had strict orders to get her away from here at all costs No matter what

“I thought we discussed this,” I said, glowering at her

She smiled sweetly “You discussed I made noncommittal noises”

“Penny Please stay in the car”

“I’m in the car The ’s down, is all”

I rolled azed out at the club and squinted into the earlysun

“How long have you been waiting out here?” she asked, her tone gentle, worried

“Twelve hours”

“That’s a long time Your men must be exhausted”

“They’re dealing with it And I’ to pay them all fat bonuses”

She grinned at ht they weren’t motivated by money”

“Oh, they are, you just aren’t worth nearly what I pay them”

She laughed and pretended to be hurt I leaned in the car and kissed her

“What are you going to do about Redmond?” she asked as I pulled back out and shadedinto a closer position I heldhappened

“I haven’t decided yet One thing at a time” I wanted to climb into the car and pull her into my lap, but I had work to do I had to et in the hen the time came to attack