Total pages in book: 146
Estimated words: 136425 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 682(@200wpm)___ 546(@250wpm)___ 455(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 136425 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 682(@200wpm)___ 546(@250wpm)___ 455(@300wpm)
In his place stood an operative. And a pissed one at that.
He had also dragged two bodies to the porch. Some dude Zach hadn’t met before and Ben Parker. Damn. He hoped the guy wasn’t dead.
“We have a problem,” Henry announced.
Yes, they definitely did, and it was getting bigger by the moment.
Chapter Twelve
Devi stepped out into the hallway freshly dressed and cleaned up because apparently despite the man’s lifestyle, Henry Flanders was deeply disturbed by young women running around without undies. Even though he’d turned to Zach and congratulated him for following his advice.
She intended to figure out what that advice had been. She meant to ask Zach about it when they were alone, but he’d been busy helping Henry secure the Canadians, who were not dead like she worried in the beginning. She hadn’t gotten a good look at them, but she’d recognized Ben Parker’s golden hair. Kenz would be so pissed off if her honey was murdered.
She glanced down the hall and noted that TJ was standing guard on the bedroom Lacey used. Her brother was leaning against the wall and gnawing on what looked like a protein bar. Poor baby. This job had obviously been hard on her brother. “You okay?”
He looked up and gave her a grin. “Better now that you’re dressed.” He sobered. “You okay? Zach’s treating you well? Mom told me not to worry, but I worry.”
Like she had to every single time he walked into the field. She moved into her brother’s space and gave him a long hug. “I’m fine. Well, as fine as I can be. I’m glad you’re here.”
“I’m glad I’m here, except for the food parts,” he admitted.
She chuckled and moved away. They should talk. “Is Dad okay?”
“He’s freaked out, but Mom’s working on him. She likes Zach. A lot,” her brother replied. “You know Mom. She thinks this is one more adventure and we’ll handle it. She’s certain we can work something out. I’m not so sure. I’m worried you’re going to get your heart broken.”
She worried about that, too, but here she was. “I’ve decided to treat the whole thing like a summer fling. I know it’s going to end, but I want to enjoy it while I can. I know who he is and what he’s involved in. I’m not falling in love with him.”
TJ’s eyes rolled. “Sure. Tell yourself that. Be careful. I like Zach, but you’re my sister. You’ll always have me on your side.”
She loved her brother so much. “Tell me what the spy kids are doing. I take it the Canadians are still napping.”
TJ peeked into the room. “Yep. I don’t know what Henry gave them but it’s working. And that dude is way stronger than he looks. Parker’s a beast, and Henry dragged his ass along. I think it’s safe to say Henry’s going to call Big Tag and we’re all in trouble. Also, he’s not your uncle. Call him Big Tag. You can be my sister, but we’re not related to Uncle Ian in front of the Canadians. And…”
She knew this part. “Kala is Kara, and she’s going to have to be the Kara that Kenzie plays. It’s all confusing. I take it she’s going to pretend to not be married to Coop. Are you and Lou together in this alternate reality we find ourselves in?”
How difficult was it to always play a role? No wonder the spy kids went hard when they were home.
How hard had it been for Zach to keep all his secrets?
“Yeah.” TJ’s voice went low. “A few weeks ago, Parker came to Dallas to find Kara, who you should know he calls Maggie. For Miss Magenta. He found Kala instead of Kenz, and she played nice with him to the point that she let him kiss her.”
“Oh, poor Kala.” Any physical intimacy would be a lot for her cousin to handle. Oh, not from her little circle, but definitely with a guy like Parker. “She did it for her sister.”
TJ nodded. “She did. Kenz has it bad for this guy. Anyway, Cooper walked in and was forced to throw his fit and make some speech about how she was Parker’s now, and Kala was able to switch herself out with Kenzie for a date that night. Parker knows something went down in Virginia, but he doesn’t know Huisman took Kala. Only you.”
She nodded. “Okay. I’ll keep my mouth shut as much as possible and pretend my cousin isn’t married to Coop. Now, tell me what the real plan is. Are you taking me home?”
“She was worried,” TJ said. “Like sick worried about you. Zach wouldn’t tell her where you were.”
“He let me talk to her,” Devi pointed out. “Mom is chill, and she didn’t know where I was.”
“Yeah, well it’s been a while since Mom was in the field, and our cousin has been through a lot in the last couple of months,” TJ offered. “I also think she got some feeling off her dad. Something that told her there’s more going on, and she doesn’t like to be left out.”