Page 71 of Last Chance

She flinched.

Understanding dawned on him. “He doesn’t know.”

“I didn’t want to worry him.”

“It’s necessary for your safety, Janie. Although we try not to bring our work home with us, nothing is one hundred percent secure. I want to schedule the installation team to come to your home tomorrow and install a top-of-the-line security system.”

“Sounds expensive.”

“It’s better than losing your life because you don’t have the protection.”

Janie blew out a breath. “You’re right. I’m just being tight-fisted with Granny Irene’s estate money, and that’s ridiculous. She wouldn’t want me to risk my safety to save a few dollars.”

“You’re more important than your business,” he murmured. “Brent will cut you a deal. We have deep discounts for friends and family. You definitely qualify.”

“All right. Thanks for setting that up for me, Sawyer.”

“Of course. I’m glad to help. Besides, you having a security system will give me peace of mind when we’re deployed.”

She watched him long enough that Sawyer had to resist the urge to squirm. “I should have thought of that. Brent always makes a big deal about Rowan using their security system when he goes out with a team. Naturally, you would want the same safety precautions for anyone you care about as well. Do you tell your mother and brothers to be more watchful when you deploy?”

He smiled. “Caught me. I warn them without words. I don’t want to send a text in case it’s intercepted, so I send a picture of a backpack. When I return, I send a picture of an open suitcase. Like you said, it’s a precaution. I want my family to be extra vigilant when I’m on a mission. The Fortress tech team also keeps close watch on the Internet. If there’s a breach, they contact my family. We have enemies, Janie. Not everyone appreciates the work we do in the shadows.”

“I do. I wouldn’t be alive if you hadn’t arrived when you did.”

He brushed his mouth over hers. “I’m glad we were close.” Sawyer turned to Brody. “We’re going to see Moran.”

Janie’s head whipped toward Sawyer. “You found my brother?”

“Zane located him in two minutes.”

“So he’s not trying to hide.”

Brody stood. “Even if he was, he can’t hide from our tech team for long. Very few people can live off the grid. Too easy to make mistakes and give yourself away.”

She shrugged. “Cash and carry.”

“Security cameras are everywhere,” he countered. “Zane already knew David was in Hartman. Wouldn’t take long to find him via security feeds and traffic cams. He’d start with the coffee shop and follow him from there.”

“However Zane came by the information, I’m glad to know where to find David. I don’t like how we left things between us.”

Brody sent Sawyer a pointed look. “I’ll check the perimeter one more time, then make certain the SUV is ready.”

Right. Not subtle at all.

Janie stared at Brody as he left the room, then shifted her gaze to him. “Something is wrong. What is it?”

Janie Moran was one sharp lady. “When Zane located your brother, he also told me David had been in town for three days.”

Her brows knitted. “How is that possible? I haven’t been home for three days.”

“That’s right.”

“But what does it mean?”

“Your brother lied.”

“Why? What good would it do?”

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