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Aegis Group Chapter 236
MARCO SCROLLED THROUGH HIS emails, careful to not click into them.Zain had once mentioned that he could track if a messaged had been read or not, and Marco was doing his best to keep everyone at work in the dark about what was going on. There were still several days left in his vacation, so going off-grid wasn't unheard of. Especially for him.A beat-up car turned into his driveway instead of using the cul-de-sac. It wasn't one of the family's cars, either.He picked up his coffee and took a few steps toward the door. There was a Glock in the last kitchen drawer and a rifle above the door. Fiona was still upstairs asleep.The car parked and Ghost got out, both hands up.Fuck.What the hell was he doing here?The last they'd spoken, Ghost had a plan he didn't think Marco would like, and that was all he'd say about it.Marco pulled the door open with a jerk, but closed it with a softer touch. He needed to know what was going on before Fiona did."Ghost, what the hell are
Aegis Group Chapter 237
FIONA WAS...NUMB. THIS? The sort of thing happening around her now was the sort of thing she'd expected from her old life. Now, as Fiona, she shouldn't be involved in a...a...what was this? A crime? A theft?She needed to call the Marshall assigned to her case. No, this wasn't directly related, but there was a crime going on, and she was involved against her will. If it went public and people started snapping pictures things could go bad. Fast. She'd always been careful about avoiding photographs that would end up on-line. Hell, she didn't even use an avatar for her social media. Just a random stock photo silhouette of a woman that might be her. If NueEnergy was involved in something that broke laws, then her Marshall should be able to handle it. That made sense. Didn't it?She paced back and forth, along two sides of the house.How had she not seen this coming?Scott had played her. She'd known something was off, that they weren't quite right for each other, but she was so lon
Aegis Group Chapter 238
MARCO KEPT PACE NEXT to Fiona. They'd taken a walk down the drive to the county road and were now headed back. Lunch had been a silent affair. So far the only thing she'd done since Ghost arrived was to stare off into the horizon and ask to use his phone. Other than that, they were all on pins and needles waiting for her to make-up her mind."Do you mind if I check my voicemail again?" she asked."No. Here." He unlocked his phone and handed it over.She plugged in her number and pressed it to her ear.He wished she'd listen to him. Maybe if he'd been...softer, she'd take his advice. People split from jobs all the time without a backward glance. The way he saw it, she needed to get as far away as she could and damn the consequences.Fiona stopped in the middle of the dirt road, her eyes wide."What?" He didn't like the look on her face."George...he's dead." She tapped the phone screen and replayed a message from someone named Eli. The details were sparse. George was dead,
Aegis Group Chapter 239
FIONA STARED STRAIGHT AHEAD, spine rigid.The last thing she wanted to do was go back to Denver, and yet...here they were. On the road again, Ghost driving ahead of them.It was the right thing to do, morally speaking, and if she weren't in danger, there would be no question about what she should do. But...she'd spent her life running and hiding that it'd become second nature, and she didn't like that either.She had to find some way to ease her mind. She trusted the US Marshalls, or had. This latest case agent left her...uneasy. He wouldn't put her in danger, would he?It was imperative that she keep the faith. Believe in the Marshalls, and stick to their plan. Business as usual.Her confidence in the Marshalls was firm where her case was concerned. They all wanted the same things. But when it came to her current case agent, she wasn't quite as certain he understood her or what was going on. Was she willing to split? Go it alone?Marco would leave her at some point. Maybe
Aegis Group Chapter 240
RANDY PUSHED PAPERS AROUND George's desk. Eli had already ransacked it during the day, but maybe the remnants would tell Randy something. He'd already been over Fiona's desk. Even Randy's workspace had more personality than hers, and that was telling.A few of the employees had drifted over on their way out to ask where Fiona was. Besides the obvious panic over George being gone and the fabricated memo Eli had leaked about the company being bought, there was considerable unrest over Fiona's absence. Quite a few people seemed unable to function without some sort of answer or input from her.Interesting.For someone with so much influence, she'd hardly left a trace.It was normal for people to keep mementos, pictures, or even utilitarian items that held some sort of personality. Fiona's desk was bland. Even her sticky notes were uninteresting. It was the desk of someone who could pick up and leave in a moment's notice.She'd planned this.Whoever Fiona was, she'd been ready.
Aegis Group Chapter 241
MARCO BRACED HIS HANDS on the kitchen counter, his every fiber aware of Fiona's nearness.Why couldn't she see it? Her life was in danger. And she wanted to risk it handing in a notice? Her life wasn't worth dotting the Is and crossing the Ts.If he had his way, he'd bundle her up on the back of his Harley and head out of town. Go back to his bunk room at Aegis and...he didn't know what, but he'd be able to protect her with the rest of his team at his back.This was all his fucking fault."Marco?" Fiona's small hand rested against his back. Her voice trembled. He hated when she sounded like that."Fine. It's a plan." One he didn't like, but he couldn't force her to do anything."What's wrong?"He straightened and turned to face her.How could he answer that question when he didn't know the answer himself?These urges...they went beyond wanting to protect her because it was the right thing to do. It was a...a...need.Marco didn't like needs, and he didn't like whatev
Aegis Group Chapter 242
LILA'S HANDS SHOOK.She hung up the phone and turned toward her computer.Marco Benally.She didn't know the name, but she had a bad feeling about it. Probably not the same kind as Scott though.Her fingers flew over the keys. It was late, but maybe...just maybe a few of her old so-called friends were awake.The minutes ticked by.She raked a hand through her hair.Why had she ever gone into the private sector? It was so much more cut-throat than working for the CIA, something she hadn't believed was possible.Her phone rang, the number Unknown."Hello?""Lila, what the hell?""Hello, Paul." She eased back into her chair. This was good. Paul had always liked her, invited her out for drinks. He was flirty without being a creep. She was pretty certain she could weasel information out of him."Why do you want to know about Marco Benally?" Paul didn't sound anywhere near as happy to talk to her as she was him."He's involved with something I'm working on.""Are.
Aegis Group Chapter 243
MARCO HAULED THEIR THINGS into the dump of a motel. They'd gone thirty miles south of the highway to a sleepy little town after Ghost had boosted them a four wheel drive truck and changed the plates. Fiona was holding it together, but barely.He needed to get her changed, her hair up, something to disguise her appearance.Things had gone to shit pretty fast. He'd known going back to Denver was a mistake, but he hadn't known how to tell Fiona without admitting his guilt.This was all his fault.Fuck."Marco..."She stood between the two queen beds, remote in her hand.The news played the security tape loop on repeat.There was Fiona, walking toward the camera. The video glitched, and then the truck was there, Ghost was pushing her into the cab...Son of a bitch, they'd worked fast.Fiona sat down on the edge of the bed, her shoulders slumped.Whoever was behind this would trace the truck back to his dad if Ghost didn't get ahead of this fast enough. He and Ghost ha
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Aegis Group Chapter 489: Thursday. New York Hospital, New York.
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Aegis Group Chapter 488: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
EKKO CLUNG TO THE stretcher bearing Silas out to the parking lot.She hadn't realized how bad his injuries were. He was barely keeping his eyes open. Tears leaked out of her eyes as she kept pace with the two paramedics. Silas covered her hand with his as they came to a stop at the bumper of an ambulance.Paxton, Brett and Vito were sitting inside. They were worse for wear and grim, but seemed okay.All around them police were marching uninjured people they'd arrested to sit in a line next to a chain-link fence blocking the sidewalk. The night was lit up with swirling lights that made her head spin."Where's Chayan?" she asked. Her heart was tearing in two, aching for both men.A little distance away an ambulance took off, sirens blaring. She hoped it was the one with Pasley in it."Ma'am, I need to look at that wound," a paramedic said to her.She held tight to Silas' hand. "What about Chayan? Older man, little taller than me? Salt and pepper hair?"Silas had said he was fine.
Aegis Group Chapter 487: Wednesday. New York City, New York.
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Aegis Group Chapter 486: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
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Aegis Group Chapter 485: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
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Aegis Group Chapter 484: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
THE DARKNESS FELT AS if it were swallowing her.Ekko clung to the back of Paxton's shirt like he'd directed. She couldn't shake the sensation that there were hands out there reaching for her. That Igney or one of the others were biding their time and waiting for the chance to kill her.Where was Silas? What about Chayan and the others?They'd been separated before she realized what was going on.Behind them a burst of gunfire spurred her on, shattering the silence.She knew it was Brett. Was he trading gunfire with someone? Those shots all sounded the same to her. She hoped he was safe. He was only one man and they had no idea how many were behind them."Stay close." Paxton reached back and pressed her hand to his back.Her head pounded with each and every step. It hurt so bad, but she didn't want to say anything. Her pain was minimal compared to what could happen."Will you cut that out?" Paxton yelled behind them.He side stepped and sort of skipped through a narrow gap betw
Aegis Group Chapter 483: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
SILAS GRIT HIS TEETH to keep from telling Paxton to hurry the fuck up. It wasn't like Paxton was slow. The knife on his belt tool was small and no doubt dulled after cutting through several sets of thick, plastic restraints.Sitting like this it felt as though there was a ten pound weight sitting on his guts. He didn't know what the knife had cut, but Silas knew from the woozy feeling and blood making his jeans sticky it wasn't good. He had to get the others out of here before his clock ran out."Which way did they bring you up?" Silas asked Brett instead of chafing at how long getting free was taking.Brett stood by the door, a discarded piece of wood held as a weapon. "We came in some doors, up a stair to our right then a long walk down here. You?""Different way." Silas grimaced. "Do we retrace our path, or avoid it? How many people were with you?"Brett grimaced. They'd been hooded when they arrived. "Hard to say.""Let's assume at least the three that came in here plus one o
Aegis Group Chapter 482: Wednesday. Unknown, New York City, New York.
EKKO STARED IN SHOCK, her head spinning as the men left the room again."S-Silas?" she whispered so softly she barely heard herself.He slumped sideways groaning.Had that man-that monster-just stabbed Silas?"Man, Silas, dude, talk to us." Paxton had scooted forward, his arms extended behind him, attention on Silas."I'm fine." Silas' voice was strained. "Brett, Vito, how are you two?""Alive," Brett groaned."Vito? Man?" Silas shook his head and sat up straighter."Fine."This was it.Ekko swallowed.They'd done everything and in the end, they were outplayed.The DSS would kill them. She wasn't sure why they hadn't already, but she didn't doubt that death was the final move. All of these people, they were going to die because she'd been arrogant. She'd thought she knew what she was doing, when in fact she hadn't a clue.A sob tore out of Ekko making her already aching head pound harder."Ekko?" Silas called out. "Ekko, listen to me, this is going to be okay. Pax?"A ch
