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Connor
Johnny passed out tiny earpieces with microphones, along with four objects that looked like walkie-talkies.
“What are these for?” I asked.
“They’re shortwave transmitters. They’ll allow the four of us to communicate onboard the ship,” Johnny explained. “And they have Bluetooth capability, so if Eve’s able to commandeer the ship’s wireless computer system, she’ll be able to speak to us directly when we’re onboard.”
Words appeared on the television screen: Put them on.
We all did as ordered. Suddenly a familiar feminine voice – one I had heard only for a couple of hours, and many weeks ago – spoke in my ear.
“Hello, gentlemen. I’ll be assisting you on your mission of rescue and revenge this evening.”
Juan chuckled. “Hot girl talkin’ in my ear – the night just got even better.”
“Good to hear your voice again, Eve,” I said.
“Thanks, Connor.”
“Why are you breaking the rule about no voice contact, though?”
“We’re in the final stretch, so I figure it can’t hurt. Plus there’s no real way around it if I want to help you aboard the ship. You can’t exactly read texts and shoot people at the same time.”
“Gotcha.”
“Once you jump, I’ll be out of contact until you get on the ship. Until then… good luck.”
“Thanks, Eve.”
Johnny looked at me, Leo, and Juan. “You guys ready?”
I was incredibly nervous. Under any other circumstances, I would have said ‘no.’
But Lily was down there in Miranda’s clutches. Sebastian, too – I was worried for him. But I was terrified for my bride-to-be.
“Yes,” I said. “Let’s do it.”
