Page 25 of Jacqueline's Quest

“So, what do you suggest?” Jaqueline asked.

“I believe this is our cue to go,” Thomas said. “Where are we going to be staying?”

Luca pointed to the double doors. “Through the doors and down the hall. Last room on the right. I think you’ll find the room quite suitable to your tastes.”

Thomas nodded and started to step away.

“But, before you go,” Luca said, causing Thomas to pause mid-stride. “We will be going out tonight. I have an idea I think all of you will like and will give Murray and Jaqueline a little room to stretch their wings.”

Murray tilted his head.

“Thank you.” Thomas held his hand out to AJ and she took. Her finger trembled as they slid across his palm. Thomas glanced down at her while she stared up at him. Yep, the sexual heat pouring off of them could burn the place down. Murray only hoped they’d be able to keep it together until after the mission.

When the door closed behind them, Luca turned to Murray and Jaqueline. “I think we’ll have fun tonight. It seems AJ hasn’t experienced any for a while. It’s a club I frequent. I think besides giving all of you a taste of what you’ll be dealing with inside Raul’s club, it’ll give you a chance to play your roles.”

Jaqueline tilted her head. “I thought we were only here to train under you.”

Luca nodded. “You will be.”

Murray stared at Luca after Thomas and AJ exited the room. They were going out? To a club? He supposed it wasn't such a bad idea. He and Jacqueline needed the practice and being there would give her a new perspective on their situation. However, he'd be remiss if he didn't ask any questions, especially since he'd never been to any of the clubs in Mexico.

“Where are we going?”

“It’s called Absolution,” Luca answered. “It’s in El Paso, Texas.”

If Murray expected Luca to give more information about the place, the man didn’t seem inclined to do so. “Tells me so much. What’s the clientele like?”

"Interesting." The corners of Luca's mouth twitched. "It might also hold some much-needed information on the Los Trios Cartel.”

Murray tilted his head, scrubbing his beard. “Los Trios Cartel?” What did they have to do with anything?

Again, Luca didn’t answer. The man kept secrets. Though it was part of his job, it rubbed Murray the wrong way. If he had information that could help or hinder their investigation and assist with their ability to be undercover, Luca had an obligation to tell them. Holding back in a situation like this, had the potential for getting them all killed.

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