Page 114 of Fierce Seas


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“Mom told me our first love is always special, but we grow up and life takes on separate journeys, and look, you’ve found someone you have a great connection with.”

“I do, it’s incredible,” she said with a sigh, her lips curling in the hint of a smile. “Is there someone you’re crazy about?”

“Being undercover for so long I couldn’t get involved, but I have just met someone. There’s a spark. I think there might be something there.”

“She’d better treat you right, or she’ll have me to answer to.”

“I’ll let her know,” he said with a chuckle.

“Danny, thank you for taking such a risk and coming here.”

“I had to, and I think I had an angel on my shoulder. That Jeep provided me with everything I needed to change my appearance, and get over to this island to find you.”

“Speaking of finding me, what is that photo I heard about?”

“Oh, you mean this,” he said, breaking into a smile as he retrieved his wallet. “I was at our coffee shop one morning and I picked up the community newspaper. There was a picture of a local girl at a swimming meet at Pepperdine, and there you were, all grown up, standing in a group around her. I bought a print of the picture and cut you out,” he said, handing it to her. “It never left my wallet.”

“This is amazing. Look how short my hair was. I kept it like that because of diving.”

“I couldn’t find a photo of you anywhere. I had to use this.”

“I’m kind of speechless, but in a good way. So—what will you do now?”

“I have an idea,” he said thoughtfully, “one I believe will be a win for all of us.”

“What is it? You mentioned it, so you have to tell me. That’s our rule.”

“Yep, you got me,” he said with a grin.

It only took him a few minutes to explain, and when he’d finished she broke into a wide, happy smile.

“Danny, it’s brilliant, you’re brilliant, and I’ll do everything I can to help you make it happen.

CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE

Scott had just finished his meeting with the agents embedded with the catering companies when his phone rang. The endless series of calls was expected, but glancing at the screen and unexpectedly seeing Elizabeth’s name, he broke into a smile.

“Hi, I’m glad to hear from you,” he declared. “I was going to call you shortly. The boat to pick you up is on its way. The agent’s name is Pete, and Emily should be—”

“Uh, Scott, sorry to interrupt, but do you have five minutes?”

“Not really, is it important?”

“Extremely.” Her voice sounded breathless.

“Is anything wrong?”

“No, not at all, in fact it couldn’t be better. Can we talk on FaceTime, or through the cameras in the security room?”

“Sure, but why?”

“There’s someone I want you to meet, someone you need to speak with. It’s imperative.”

“Elizabeth, are you in that room with someone I don’t know? How did this person find the house? How the hell did they even know you were there?”

“Don’t panic. It’s all good.”

“I’ll call in through the computer.”

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