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Callulared at the blue-haired woman as half his size “Do you kno to plan an attack? Can you fire a gun? Do you have any combat experience?”

“That’s not the point It’s a sexist divide”

“It’s a skill divide”

“I have skills”

“Not the right kind Talk to me after you muster out of the army Then I’ll let you have a say”

“Nobody says muster anymore,” Elle snapped

“Nobody knoe’re in Cusco,” Ed said as he ca at Elle’s face off with Callum “This hotel is very secure, and we’ll only be a couple of hours I think the women would be fine alone Plus, we need all our military experience to plan and pull this off I think Joe needs to come with us”

Julia stepped away froree We honestly don’t need a babysitter No one knoe’re here; everyone still thinks we’re in La Paz or Lima Joe doesn’t need to stay”

Joe clearly was still unconvinced

“I promise on’t leave the suite,” Julia said “We won’t even order rooet back”

Joe’s jaw tightened, but he nodded He put a hand on each of Julia’s shoulders “If there is even a hint of trouble, you run for the er and call the cops Got me?”

“Yes, sir” She saluted again,his lip twitch

“You have the gun I gave you and I’ll have my cell phone Don’t take any risks”

“All we’re going to do is research and plan What can go wrong?”

Joe covered her mouth with his hand “Never, ever say those words They jinx everything Let’s hope the powers that be weren’t listening”