Page 130 of Relentless

Right. So why didn’t he believe that? Maybe because he knew how quickly an op could turn and go south. Him facing danger was one thing. For Piper to be at risk was something else entirely.

He sighed. “Make the call, Brody. Set the wheels in motion. I’m ready to end this thing with Spencer.”

The Texas leader grabbed his cell phone. “Jesse, you’re on watch. The rest of us will set up the perimeter.”

The operatives scattered to carry out their assigned tasks while Jesse went to the next room to keep watch on the most likely access point to the house.

Piper kissed Liam. “Thank you for trusting me to handle this. I won’t let you down.”

“I’m the one who’s worried about failing you. One misstep, Sunshine, and this will go bad in a heartbeat.”

“It won’t.”

He prayed she was right.

Six hours later, his phone rang. Liam checked the screen and smiled. “How’s Otter Creek, Trent?” he asked.

“Quiet. Wanted to give you a heads up. We’ve been dropping hints about you recuperating from serious injuries at a luxurious beach house in Florida all over town. Blackhawk’s been in the woods around Otter Creek, searching for Spencer. He found his campsite. It’s empty. According to the chief, the site hasn’t been vacated long. I’d say Spencer is moving in your direction. Be ready, Liam. I’ll be ticked off if you come back to town with more holes in you.”

“Copy that, sir.”

When he ended the call with Trent minutes later, Liam wrapped his arms around Piper, praying he wasn’t about to make a fatal mistake.

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