Page 42 of Resolution

He frowned. “Answer me.”

I sighed. “Yes to all. Now, can I please go to the bathroom before my bladder bursts?”

“Oh!” Raven instantly straightened, stepping back.

I got to my feet and he was right there, arm around my middle, walking with me to the bathroom. Thankfully, he let me do my business alone. I was standing at the sink washing my hands, when he knocked and came in before I could reply.

“How’s it going?” Raven walked over with a handful of painkillers and a cold bottle of water.

“I hate that I need those,” I said, drying my hands on a soft, white towel.

“I know, but it only makes sense for the time being.”

I took the pills from him and downed almost the whole bottle of water with them. “Thanks, Sunshine.”

He smiled. “It’s my job to take care of you just like you took care of me when I got shot, so think nothing of it.” He kissed me. The feel of his soft lips was heavenly. When we separated, he took my hand. “Come on. Kindness and Beth went out and got the most wonderful food for us. You haven’t eaten much since breakfast, just a slice of cake, so I know you must be starving.”

Food sounded good even with a headache. He was right. My stomach was empty. As soon as we walked out of the bedroom, the scent of garlic and something delicious hit my nostrils, making my stomach growl. We headed down the hall and Raven pointed to the suite’s dining room. I looked around the place as we walked through the living room. I hadn’t really taken the time to notice all the luxurious appointments until now. The suite had not only two bedrooms—one on either side of the suite—but a huge living room, an enormous wet bar with a raised marble countertop and four barstools, and a dining room as well as the small kitchen.

“Hey there, sleepy head,” Beth said. “I hope you got some rest.”

“I did, thank you.”

Kindness walked into the room, carrying dinner plates and silverware. She smiled as soon as she saw me. “I really hope you like Thai because that’s what you’re getting. Raven said you would.”

“Are you kidding? It’s my favorite. Thank you so much.” Remembering that Snow had said he’d be by the suite this evening, I had to ask. “Where’s Lincoln? I thought he was coming by.”

“He’s come and gone,” Raven said. “No update as of yet,” he continued, reading my mind.

“He’ll be back in the morning,” Beth said. “He didn’t want us to wake you up.”

I nodded then took in the spread on the table. Everything from pad Thai noodles, red and yellow curry, chicken satay, garlic pepper shrimp, to pineapple fried rice, spring rolls, with deep-fried pot stickers and wontons were laid out temptingly. Just the sight of a steaming pot of Tom Yum soup made my mouth water. It was a huge amount of food. The feast looked incredible.

“Our partner Max is a total foodie and knows all the best restaurants,” Kindness said. “This is from a place called Good Thai Kitchen.”

“Oh my God, this is amazing.” I sat down at the table as the others took seats around me. I noticed Japanese eggplant with tofu and veggies in a fragrant sauce. I glanced at Raven, knowing it was his favorite. He smiled back, piling my plate with pineapple fried rice, one of my favorites.

“Raven said you like your curry spicy,” Beth said, picking up the Styrofoam container and passing it to me.

“Oh, God, yes,” I said, taking it from her. “Everything on the table are my favorites.”

“We let Raven order,” Kindness admitted, breaking chopsticks and picking up one of the wontons.

Beth ladled some of the soup into a bowl and passed it to me as Raven filled my plate to overflowing with everything else on the table. The minute I tasted the lemongrass in the soup, I was in heaven. I watched the others eat as I devoured my food, noting that Kindness ate like there was no tomorrow.

“How do you eat like this and stay as tiny as you are?” I asked, unable to stop smiling at her.

Beth snorted. “Disgusting, isn’t it? The girl never gains a pound and she eats like this all the time.”

Kindness shrugged. “Every morning I spend two hours working out in the FBI gym and when I get off at night, I generally spend another hour or two sparring at a boxing ring near my house.”

“Every day?” Raven asked.

“Well, I gotta stay in shape, so I do what I do.”

I laughed. She said it like it was normal for everyone to train like they were an Olympic athlete. “And here I thought putting in a five-mile run and an hour at the gym was excessive.”

“I bet you don’t have an extra ounce of fat on you, Huerta,” Beth said.

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