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Finn ground his teeth together and checked the locks on the front door before striding to the bathroom. The walls in here were as thin as paper, so he’d just have to talk in codes.
He leaned his hips against the sink and called Nolan back.
His friend picked up immediately. “What’s going on over there? I thought the girl didn’t know anything about Kross? What happened to ditching her?”
“There’s been a change of plans,” he said quietly.
“What the hell does that mean? Is she in contact with Kross or not?”
“It was a recent development.” Try last night. “But I think we’re on the right track with this product. I’ll need a test done on some equipment though.”
“Why are you being so vague? Is she there?”
“Yes.”
Nolan gasped. “Where are you?”
“The guesthouse.”
“If she’s in the room with you that means…” Nolan coughed. “Did you sleep with her? I thought you said she had an aversion to men?”
“Don’t worry about that part. How soon can you get here?”
“Finn, if you’re messing around with some local girl, you need to let Tiff know. She’s over here acting like you’re some soldier going to war, holding out hope that you’ll come back home.”
“One problem at a time, Nolan.”
His friend sighed. “I’ll book the next flight.” His voice picked up with excitement. “I’ve always wanted to visit Belize. I wish it wasn’t under these circumstances, but what can you do? Just have to make the most of it.”
“Right.” Finn almost rolled his eyes. Nolan was ecstatic to visit a Caribbean country and this little speech was all for show.
“Do you think Kross knows you’re with her?”
“I don’t know. We haven’t gone into detail, but I’ll tell you more when you get here.”
“I’m buying my ticket now. I’ll be there in a few days.”
Finn ended the call and pocketed his phone. When he eased out of the bathroom, he noticed Jewel yawning and arching her back. Her hazy eyes caught on his and then turned alert.
“Hey.” He hung back, always aware of her need for personal space. Finn invaded when he needed to, but right now, he wanted Jewel to invite him in.
And she had, if asking him to sleep with her was any indication.
“Hi.” Her voice was hoarse, scratchy. “What time is it?”
He checked his watch. “Eight. You don’t have to go to the bakery, do you?”
“It’s Sunday, right?”
He nodded.
Jewel closed her eyes and raised her hands toward the ceiling in a full-body stretch. “Sweet Treats isn’t open on Sundays, so I don’t have to worry about that today. Tomorrow, though, I might have to resign. I can’t put Sky and the others in danger.”
“Let’s not make life-changing decisions on an empty stomach. What do you feel like eating?”
“I’m not hungry.”
“Come on.” Finn eyed her slim body. Jewel wouldn’t be any worse for wear with a few extra pounds. “Nolan told me about how rich and flavorful the food in the Caribbean is. I’ve been itching to taste some real Belizean tacos since I got here.”
