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“Okay?” Hadley reached down and touched Jet’s leg. She realized she’d been bouncing it nervously up and down.
“I’m always nervy before a mission.” Jet dredged up a smile for her friend. “You know me. Can’t sit still.”
“It’s going to be fine.”
Hadley was dressed all in black, and looking badass. Jet looked at the back of Cain’s head, where he sat in the passenger seat. Killian was driving, and Devyn sat on the other side of Hadley. The rest of the team was in the second BMW SUV. Jet’s drones were packed in the back of the vehicle behind her seat.
She pulled in a deep breath. He’d be fine. He was the legendary Shade.
But she remembered Devyn’s words. Cain would do anything to achieve his mission. Her man was a hero, she knew that, even if he didn’t.
They drove past large mansions in Vandoeuvres. Some were older, with historic charm, while others were modern and sleek.
They pulled to a stop on the side of the road, out of view of any houses. Here, the trees were tall and thick, proving the perfect cover. Everyone got out, and the second SUV pulled up beside them. She knew Weber’s estate was just over the rise.
The rest of the team got out and Jet took a second to appreciate the pack of delicious badassness that they were. Nick and Matteo were grinning at each other, a complete contrast in looks. The muscled and bearded Nick with a tough edge, and the good-looking and charming Matteo. Bram, stoic as always, stood at the back, but she sensed he was a little more relaxed. Having Addie, and babies on the way, had done that.
Boone Hendrix stood next to Bram. He was tall and broad, and always made her think he should be starring in a Marvel movie. The former special forces soldier had done some contract work for them, as well as their allies at Norcross Security.
“Okay, everyone listen up.” Killian stepped in front of the group. “Hex will stay here, with her drones in the air. We’ll converge on the boathouse from different directions. Everyone will work in pairs. I don’t need to remind you to cover your partner’s back.”
“Weber’s guards are good,” Cain said. “They aren’t just idiots off the street. They’re all ex-military, some former special forces. Stay sharp.”
“Disable them, tie them up,” Killian said. “The more we take out, the easier it will be to get to Weber and the chip.”
“If we’re good, we’ll have all this done before our Albanian friends arrive,” Devyn said.
Jet listened to them go over the plan, saw their set faces. No one looked nervous. They were all so used to this. Her gaze lingered on Cain. His face was impassive as he listened to Killian.
Blowing out a breath, she pulled the boxes with her drones out of the SUV. She huffed as she pulled Condor’s box out. She assembled both drones, and checked her controllers.
She heard the crunch of boots on the dirt and looked up. Cain stood there, watching her. The others were all nearby, checking their weapons and doing their usual mission prep.
“It’s time?” she asked.
“It’s time.”
She nodded. She needed to get her drones in the air. “Be careful, Bond.”
“It’s not my job to be careful.” His face was so serious.
Jet grabbed the front of his shirt. “It is now. You’re not a damn lone wolf anymore. You have friends who care about you. You have—” she wasn’t sure what word to use “—me. You have me. And I have plans for you, and I need you all in one piece for those.”
A faint smile crossed his lips.
“I want more orgasms.” She stepped closer, their bodies brushing. “I want more stubble burn. I might even want more spankings.”
“Pixie.” He lowered his head and brushed his lips over hers. “I can’t go on a mission with a hard on.”
“Be safe, Cain Cavanagh. I’ll be waiting for you.”
She saw emotion working behind his eyes. She desperately wanted to tell him that she loved him, but she didn’t want to throw him off. He needed his focus on the mission.
Then he kissed her—hard, underscored with hot desire.
“Hey, when did that happen?” Nick’s deep voice from nearby.
“Been boiling for a while,” Devyn replied.
