Page 20 of Burning Justice

But he hadn’t said anything, because even though Kane wanted to know…telling him was far too much like giving an addict what they wanted. It wasn’t what was best for them.

He went to the map. “What have our militia friends, the Sons of Revolution, been up to since the senator was arrested?”

“Seems like they’ve dispersed,” Rio said, “but I’m not getting anywhere near the intel I was getting before. The compounds we knew of have been abandoned. Their website indicates they’re still actively recruiting.”

Kane turned his back to the wall and folded his arms across his chest. “We need a few days of good rain so we can take the time to search all these locations rather than just looking at whatever is closest to where we’re being deployed.”

He never would’ve said that if Mitch or their commander, Tucker, had been in the room. Everyone here had to put the fires first. But with national security on the line? This was more than finding Sanchez’s father.

Kane looked at Rio. “Is the FBI going to find the canister before it’s deployed?”

The guy looked sick. Considering the fate of thousands could be on the line, as well as the country’s economy, Kane didn’t blame Rio for being nauseous. Rio said, “I have another issue. There’s a new player here, though I haven’t identified him yet, and I think the canister changed hands.” He shifted and pulled out his phone. “Intel indicated a trade was being made. We thought it might’ve been Sanchez’s father, since they mentioned ‘the doctor,’ but no one showed up.”

“It was a ruse?” Saxon asked.

Rio shrugged. “We might never know. Could’ve been finding out how much we know. Testing our response. Things have been too quiet. It makes no sense.”

“Because what are they waiting for?” Grizz said. “Why not just use it now?”

Rio said, “Let’s thank God for His mercy that they haven’t. Okay?”

Kane nodded. “Your intel says the canister is still here, right?” When Rio nodded, he continued. “The longer it’s here, the more people will be closing in on them. Why wait?”

“They think all of you are done looking. That it ended with the press conference.” Rio glanced at Dani. “Our idea worked. They’ve got all the time in the world as far as they’re concerned.”

“Okay, that’s scary.”

Kane was inclined to agree with Dani. “Means they’ve got plenty of time to plan it out, be calculated. They won’t rush and make mistakes.”

“But it also means we have more of a chance to stop it,” Saxon said.

Kane heard the echo of the door out in the entryway. A second later, Sanchez pushed through the interior door. Her eyes scanned the room and found him.

He’d already pushed off the wall and started toward her. “What is it?”

“Just an idea.”

Saxon was right behind him.

“Care to share?” Rio said from behind Saxon.

Kane lifted his brows. She caught the expression and glanced at Rio saying, “I’m not sure the FBI needs to be involved. Until there’s evidence, or at least probable cause.”

“Right.” Rio huffed a laugh. “Don’t ask, don’t tell?”

Sanchez smiled.

Kane said, “We’ll keep you posted.”

“Sure you will.” Rio lifted his hands. “So as not to incriminate myself, I’ll be going back to work. That way when I have to arrest you guys later, I’ll be able to deny all knowledge.”

Grizz and Dani followed him out.

Kane called out after them. “Text me when you know something about Logan.”

Grizz waved a hand over his shoulder. The guy probably didn’t want Dani in any more danger than she’d been in already this summer.

“What is it?” he asked Sanchez.

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