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Becky added a little more information. “I have also sent his bio and pictures of his recent associates. That should make it a lot easier to identify and detain him.”
“Jac, should we be looking for him or be on the lookout for him?” asked someone from the blue team.
“On the lookout. We have exhausted our connections and information as to where he might be. The Feds, the local cop shop, and a few of his past known associates that have a beef with him and who owe me a favor. We will know something if any of them get info.”
After several more questions and answers, the room cleared out to get on with the rest of their day.
“I’ve sent all the information to all the employees. I also sent it to all the women so they would be informed.” Becky sat down hard.
“Good. How did they handle it?” asked Garrett.
Becky gave him a wry smile. “I presume you mean the ladies. Well, some took it in stride. But not everyone.”
Kaden laughed, “What did Ivy say?”
“I’m not ratting on anyone.”
Kaden laughed harder. “You just did. Don’t worry, I won’t give you up.”
“Gee thanks.” Becky went back to Jac’s office, followed by Sharlee and then Kaden talking on his phone, most likely to Ivy.
“Should I move Finley and Storm?” asked Levi.
“Nope. They are safe because he is just playing games with us to fuck with our minds. We are just refusing to be annoyed.” Jac rubbed the back of his neck in obvious frustration. “He won’t go for them again, is my guess. The element of surprise is his best strategy.”
“That’s your strategy? Refusing to be annoyed?” asked Carter with a frown as he watched his wife leave the room.
“You got a better one? I’m all ears,” said Jac.
“Well, don’t you think it’s prudent to plan our next moves?” asked Carter.
“Yes, and I’m happy for you and Monroe to tease that out and bring it to the table tomorrow, but other than having a plan for the most likely scenarios, it’s all a waiting game.”
After talking a little longer, the gym emptied and life went on as best as it could. Levi had passed the point of frustration. He was ready to push a response out of Rodney and get this over with.
Two weeks later, Jac had the team, their families, Ben and Darcy, who lived at Ben’s place for now, come for dinner.
“Are you sure?” asked Cash. “Sounds kind of risky to me.”
“While I’m not quite ready for an outdoor event, I’m more than ready for some fun. The tension is still high. Mistakes are more likely to be made if the worry isn’t alleviated. The women are frustrated and I don’t blame them.”
Levi whistled. “Caleb is playing a long game and I hate it. I edge for fun and because the payoff for our girl is incredible and worth the work. What is this asshole aiming for as his reward?”
“Revenge. You know it’s best served cold.”
“Maybe cold, but not molding. Shit, we have to get another break. Finley is holding on by a thread lately. Did you know she thinks you don’t trust her since the kidnapping?”
“Damn. I never expected her to interpret a bodyguard like that. I told her I did. She is in charge of Storm like normal. I just want Storm and Finley to be safe, and for now, that means more security. I’ll have to talk to her.”
“I think that will help. If nothing else, it will show her that you speak her language. If she can see your sincerity through your actions, it will encourage her to believe you trust her.”
“Thanks Levi. I can do both. But since we are on this subject, you, Cash, and her?”
“Still good. Well, at least on my part and Cash’s, but I think I can speak for Finley, too.”
“Think we better switch Cash to full-time house security so that we can make sure this works. Need to help the last men standing.”
“Not for much longer, I hope. And I’d talk to Cash. He isn’t one to go with the flow unless he has a good reason to agree. I like the street work as much as I do. Maybe we tag team it so we each get a change of pace.”
