Page 2 of Enthrall Ecstasy
Carrie might even know that’s how I’d met Cameron—through his brother Henry.
“Such bravery.”
I met her compassionate gaze. “Why am I here?”
“A situation…one that requires discretion. Being ex-special forces, you’re perfect for this.”
“I’m not for hire.”
“I hear you’re a member of Enthrall?”
My expression remained unchanged.
Carrie reached into her jacket pocket and removed her phone. A few swipes of the screen and then she turned it so I could see the photo of a striking, curvaceous redhead. Twentyish, with flowing red hair and a breathtaking smile, her pretty face was covered in freckles. Her blue eyes were the kind that reflected pain. She’d tried to hide it by feigning happiness.
Pretty but complicated was the type I avoided.
“Rue Asher.” She looked at the photo herself. “She’s stunning, isn’t she?”
I didn’t react.
I’d done my research, too, and drilled down hard on this CEO. Yet I’d found nothing, which revealed this woman was good at hiding her private life.
“She’s a friend,” she said. “In a way…”
That wasn’t vague at all.
“What do you need from me?” I asked.
Carrie hesitated as though wanting to keep something back. “I’m concerned for her safety.”
“Sorry to hear that.”
She smiled. “I can see why Dr. Cole hired you.”
My relationship with Cameron went deep. We were close, like brothers, really. Cole had hired me as his head of security back when I’d left the SEALs.
That man could read a soul with one glance. He was a goddamned genius—a man who deserved protecting at all costs.
Parlaying the conversation away from him was crucial.
“This is about Rue?” I said.
“I don’t need to know the details.” Carrie looked uncomfortable. “Just get her out. Extract her. Tonight.”
My interest piqued at her desperation. “Out of…?”
“Are you going to pretend you don’t move in those circles? I have it on good authority you do. You’re the man who keeps everyone safe. You’re the tech expert.”
Rue wasn’t at Enthrall or Chrysalis, which was what Carrie had insinuated.
“Who referred me?” I asked.
“I’ll never divulge who recommended you.”
She wanted me to go into this situation blind.
“You should share your concerns with her,” I said.
