Page 40 of Wraith
“I’ll get her online,” Tex said as though Amelia hadn’t asked.
Before Amelia could push the subject, Lili’s beautiful face filled the screen. She yawned and leaned in toward the screen.
“Damn it, John Keegan!” Lili swore. “You do know I could have been naked.”
Tex laughed, a sound Amelia was beginning to enjoy. But Lili did have a point.
“Hello to you too, Beauty.” Tex teased. “I wish I could say this was a social call but we’re going to need you to suit up.”
“Wraith? What’s going on?” Lili asked.
“Amelia has a friend who needs eyes on her,” Wraith said.
Doc hopped up to the bed beside Lili and looked around while wagging his tail. Amelia knew what that meant—the wolf recognized Liam’s voice and was searching.
“Miss you too, Doc,” Liam said. “I’ll see you soon. But seriously, Beauty, I need your help.”
“Say no more.” Lili shoved her hair from her face.
Damn, even with bed-head she still looked as though she walked off the pages of a magazine. Amelia sighed. How could she even think of competing with that?
“Send the details my way,” Lili said. “I’ll make sure the friend’s covered.”
“Already on it.” Tex told them. “Do you need a care package?”
Lili shifted off screen and when she returned, she held up a black gun.
And she’s G.I Jane too – well shit.
Amelia swallowed her insignificance and fell into the seat beside Liam.
“I’m on it,” Lili said. “And you two be careful, okay?”
“We will.” Liam promised.
“Good.” Lili tilted her head. “And Tex?”
“Yes, Beauty, my Beauty?”
“I’m going to kick your ass the next time I see you.” She threatened.
“You can’t threaten me with such a good time.” Tex grinned. “I am a married man.”
Lili rolled her eyes, smiled and was gone.
Tex laughed.
“Do you always have to tease Beauty?” Liam asked, chuckling.
“Sometimes, she needs to unclench.” Tex muttered. “A dose of Tex is good for her once in a while—keep her on her toes. Now, back to this missing person’s report.”
“Make it go away, Tex.” Liam yawned and rubbed the back of his neck. “We don’t need this getting any more out of hand.”
“Say no more.”
“I’ve been out of contact for a while.” Amelia explained. “I didn’t exactly tell her I was going away. We had plans—It’s actually nice knowing I have someone cares.”
“It’s report is highly problematic,” Liam said. “We can’t have cops on our tails too. And if they can’t find you at home, they will push that shit international.”
