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He picked up the phone. “I want to order room service. I need twelve tacos, a carton of milk, and two bottles of water.”

When he finished ordering, Gabby leaned her head on his shoulder. He kissed her hair. “I don’t know what changed your mind. I’m thankful for a second chance.”

“I’m starved. When we finish our meal, can we take a nap?” she asked as she stroked his arm.

He leaned forward in concern. “Did you not sleep?”

She grinned. “I slept longer than I have in the last seven months. I hoped we might need a reason to nap,” she hinted and smiled.

He shook his head and laughed. “I love seeing you smile.”

“I love you.” Gabby stroked his scruff.

“I love you, Gabby.”

The attendant brought two plates and returned with a huge tin full of tacos, making Gabby laugh. “Thank you.”

He picked up a taco and set it on her plate. He grabbed one for himself. He never envisioned coming home like this. His heart felt light and his hopes soared at the thought of their new beginning. Tomorrow, the raid promised to take Wilkinson down. He and Gabby could start their future together.

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The team and Julio’s men gathered in the war room at the facility. “Does anyone have any questions?” Leo asked after they finished the details of the raid.

“Team A, follow Saint. Team B, go with Ivan. Team C, you’re with me,” Leo ordered the men to the helos.

Julio approached Leo. “We have the warrants to search the house, the grounds, and his office. The bastard will go down tonight. We’ll take custody and head to a secure location.” He handed Leo a folder. “I’m off grid again as soon as we receive the information. If I’m needed, you know how to reach me. In the meantime, keep this safe.”

Knight waited. Saint called him to the meeting and mentioned Leo wanted to speak with him. After listening to the details of the raid, he felt relief roll over him. After tonight, his family would be safe from harm.

“Knight,” Leo called him forward as Julio left. “Since this involves your wife, we took an early vote. We want to offer you a position on Team Hawk. You can go over the contracts tomorrow. Do you want to tag along on the raid?”

Knight swallowed. This team showed how they backed each other. Now, they planned to raid Gabby’s former boss’s home and firm to take down the man who hurt her. “Hell, yeah.”

Leo nodded. “Go with Patch and suit up. He’ll show you to your locker.”

Knight followed his friend, wishing to call Gabby. Bryanna asked her to have dinner at her house to keep her mind off the raid. They discussed if he might go along, yet he told her he doubted it, considering his position with the team.

Patch threw him a vest. “Put this on. Your locker’s beside mine on the right. Leave your keys, wallet and shit in there. Saint will assign you a gun.”

Knight walked the rows of lockers, noticing Patch’s name he glanced at the one beside it. A piece of tape covered the nameplate and it read “Asshole.”

Knight grinned as he peeled it back while giving his friend, now teammate, the finger. “Do I have time to call Gabby and tell her?”

“Send her a quick text. We’re with Leo,” he advised.

Not wanting to piss off his new leader, he hustled, stowing his items away and putting the vest on.

They loaded the helo and Leo spoke over the coms. “We didn’t read you in on everything tonight. Stick with Patch and follow orders. Got it?”

“Loud and clear,” he responded. Ragu nodded his congratulations while Taco sent him a thumbs up.

Doc rested his elbows on his knees and texted furiously.

“What’s going on, Doc?” Leo asked.

“Kassie’s not feeling great. She went home early without anyone telling her to.” The team exchanged glances.

“Then why the hell did you come?” Leo scowled.

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