True clenched his teeth, furious. “You think there are more Species out there and he knows their locations.”
“It appears so.” Darkness rumbled in that ominous way of his. “I still believe I could torture the information out of him but this is a good plan in case I failed to get all the information he is hiding. We might recover other Species. I called Fuller and let it ‘slip’ to the assistant warden that your female was so traumatized by the kidnapping attempt that she needed to be heavily medicated and that the doctors planned to keep her that way for a few days. Boris has been in contact with Jeff and that news was relayed to him. He’ll feel safe for a bit longer that his Agent Brice identity is still a secret.”
“I don’t like it. He could send more humans after Jeanie.”
“Your female is safe, True. Tim has a van parked two blocks from the human’s house and Boris is under constant surveillance. They can be inside his home to arrest him within minutes if he plots anything against her. So far he hasn’t mentioned your mate in any way except for his conversation with the male he works with. Boris swore it was a mistake that males were sent to pick her up and he’d been under the false impression that she was a high-ranking Mercile employee. Of course he’s lying to cover his tracks but that’s all that was said.”
True bent, tugging on his pants while using his shoulder to hold the phone against his ear. “Her location is safe though, correct?”
“No one knows where she is except Species and Tim. He said he wouldn’t relay that information to anyone on his team. He didn’t like it because he trusts them but Justice ordered him not to. The fewer people who know, the better. Her safety is paramount to all.”
That alleviated some of True’s fear. “How long do you think it will take to track down those two new identities you just discovered?”
“Tim believes we’ll know in a day or two and we’re aware of everything he does, which will provide more clues. Hang on, I’m going to put the phone down a minute and check something.” True heard typing. In a few seconds Darkness picked up the phone again. “Sorry. I’m in contact with the task force via the computer. They just relayed that Boris has logged in to a bank account under one of those identities and is transferring funds to Dubai.”
“Where is that?”
“The Persian Gulf.”
“Where is that?”
“On the other side of the world.”
“He’s going to run?”
“It appears he plans to but he won’t get far. Don’t worry, True. We won’t allow him to escape. He’ll pay for what he’s done to your mate and our people. We’re all over him.”
He needed to believe that or he’d sneak off Homeland the way Moon had done to find his mate, only he’d have fewer loving reasons. He wanted to get his hands on the human and wring his neck until he drew his last breath. True wanted to make certain Boris could never harm Jeanie again.
“Um, clothes and personal grooming supplies were left outside the door of your home. They didn’t want to ring the doorbell in case you were sleeping. We were aware that you didn’t get any sleep last night. Place a call to the community gatehouse when you want food supplies delivered. They stored them in their fridge until you’re ready for them. We figured you might attack an officer who entered the home to put them away.”
“Thank you. I’ll call them now. You didn’t get much sleep either. You were interrogating the guards at Fuller.”
“I’m good without sleep.” Darkness chuckled. “I like to keep busy.” His tone turned gruff. “Besides, I would have had nightmares after the things I learned.”
“It was that bad?”
“We’ll discuss it later. Right now your mate is our priority. How is she holding up?”
“Good. Jeanie is brave.”
“You haven’t snarled so I assume you’re keeping your temper in check because she’s sleeping?”
“Good guess.”
“Go back to her and get plenty of rest. Enjoy your new mate and allow us to take care of all this. She is your main concern.”
“I want ten minutes alone with that male when he is arrested.” Darkness didn’t answer. “He should die for what he’s done. I volunteer to be the one.”
“I agree with you but you aren’t the only Species he’s harmed. We might have to draw straws for who gets the pleasure of killing that male.”
“He went after my mate.”
“Fury holds that grudge too. Perhaps you could both tear him apart like a turkey wishbone.” Darkness chuckled. “That’s a good image, isn’t it?”
True silently agreed.
“Get your supplies from out front and call the gatehouse when you want food. I need to make more calls. I’ll text you if there is more information to share.”
“Thank you.”
True disconnected and unlocked the front door. Four boxes were piled in the shade of the porch. He glanced around but didn’t see any movement. It only took two trips to carry them inside before he locked the door again. The food could wait.
He crept back down the hallway and stripped out of his pants then climbed back into bed with Jeanie. She mumbled in her sleep but turned to face him, snuggling against his chest. He grabbed a lock of her hair and inhaled. His mate was safe and in his arms. He’d take Darkness’ advice and worry about the rest of it later.
“It appears so.” Darkness rumbled in that ominous way of his. “I still believe I could torture the information out of him but this is a good plan in case I failed to get all the information he is hiding. We might recover other Species. I called Fuller and let it ‘slip’ to the assistant warden that your female was so traumatized by the kidnapping attempt that she needed to be heavily medicated and that the doctors planned to keep her that way for a few days. Boris has been in contact with Jeff and that news was relayed to him. He’ll feel safe for a bit longer that his Agent Brice identity is still a secret.”
“I don’t like it. He could send more humans after Jeanie.”
“Your female is safe, True. Tim has a van parked two blocks from the human’s house and Boris is under constant surveillance. They can be inside his home to arrest him within minutes if he plots anything against her. So far he hasn’t mentioned your mate in any way except for his conversation with the male he works with. Boris swore it was a mistake that males were sent to pick her up and he’d been under the false impression that she was a high-ranking Mercile employee. Of course he’s lying to cover his tracks but that’s all that was said.”
True bent, tugging on his pants while using his shoulder to hold the phone against his ear. “Her location is safe though, correct?”
“No one knows where she is except Species and Tim. He said he wouldn’t relay that information to anyone on his team. He didn’t like it because he trusts them but Justice ordered him not to. The fewer people who know, the better. Her safety is paramount to all.”
That alleviated some of True’s fear. “How long do you think it will take to track down those two new identities you just discovered?”
“Tim believes we’ll know in a day or two and we’re aware of everything he does, which will provide more clues. Hang on, I’m going to put the phone down a minute and check something.” True heard typing. In a few seconds Darkness picked up the phone again. “Sorry. I’m in contact with the task force via the computer. They just relayed that Boris has logged in to a bank account under one of those identities and is transferring funds to Dubai.”
“Where is that?”
“The Persian Gulf.”
“Where is that?”
“On the other side of the world.”
“He’s going to run?”
“It appears he plans to but he won’t get far. Don’t worry, True. We won’t allow him to escape. He’ll pay for what he’s done to your mate and our people. We’re all over him.”
He needed to believe that or he’d sneak off Homeland the way Moon had done to find his mate, only he’d have fewer loving reasons. He wanted to get his hands on the human and wring his neck until he drew his last breath. True wanted to make certain Boris could never harm Jeanie again.
“Um, clothes and personal grooming supplies were left outside the door of your home. They didn’t want to ring the doorbell in case you were sleeping. We were aware that you didn’t get any sleep last night. Place a call to the community gatehouse when you want food supplies delivered. They stored them in their fridge until you’re ready for them. We figured you might attack an officer who entered the home to put them away.”
“Thank you. I’ll call them now. You didn’t get much sleep either. You were interrogating the guards at Fuller.”
“I’m good without sleep.” Darkness chuckled. “I like to keep busy.” His tone turned gruff. “Besides, I would have had nightmares after the things I learned.”
“It was that bad?”
“We’ll discuss it later. Right now your mate is our priority. How is she holding up?”
“Good. Jeanie is brave.”
“You haven’t snarled so I assume you’re keeping your temper in check because she’s sleeping?”
“Good guess.”
“Go back to her and get plenty of rest. Enjoy your new mate and allow us to take care of all this. She is your main concern.”
“I want ten minutes alone with that male when he is arrested.” Darkness didn’t answer. “He should die for what he’s done. I volunteer to be the one.”
“I agree with you but you aren’t the only Species he’s harmed. We might have to draw straws for who gets the pleasure of killing that male.”
“He went after my mate.”
“Fury holds that grudge too. Perhaps you could both tear him apart like a turkey wishbone.” Darkness chuckled. “That’s a good image, isn’t it?”
True silently agreed.
“Get your supplies from out front and call the gatehouse when you want food. I need to make more calls. I’ll text you if there is more information to share.”
“Thank you.”
True disconnected and unlocked the front door. Four boxes were piled in the shade of the porch. He glanced around but didn’t see any movement. It only took two trips to carry them inside before he locked the door again. The food could wait.
He crept back down the hallway and stripped out of his pants then climbed back into bed with Jeanie. She mumbled in her sleep but turned to face him, snuggling against his chest. He grabbed a lock of her hair and inhaled. His mate was safe and in his arms. He’d take Darkness’ advice and worry about the rest of it later.
