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“I know that, sweetness,” Legend replied as he reached over and took her hand.
“I mean a large number of men and a large house where she was being held like Connor was,” Redemption explained.“Then two victims inside. I did some military stints in my time. So I know an excellent commando team when I see one.”
“Yeah…” Talon nodded. “But we don’t want this V to flee. Deacon got away from Connor House before we even arrived.”
“How did that happen?” I asked.
Talon shrugged. “We still don’t know. It might have been a fluke? Maybe he happened to have some appointment that day?”
“Or, he somehow knew we were coming,” Liv suggested.
Redemption shook his head. “Who knows with that crazy asshole?”
“I have spoken with the man,” our father spoke up. “I don’t mean to excuse him, but he is highly intelligent, seems to keep his temper in check and he dresses like a CEO. In fact, his suits cost more than mine.” He chuckled.
“So he dresses nice, speaks well and pretends to be even tempered,” Liv said. “So that means he is reasonable? No, the man kidnaps people as a hobby and he likes to blow up families all at once. His mother murdered at least a hundred people that we know of.”
“Si, her crimes were infamous,” Stephano commented. “She did things even the Familia wouldn’t consider. But that doesn’t mean her son is not intelligent.”
“I agree, so I think we hit that convent first,” Redemption replied. “With our full force, we have the men to surround the convent on all sides.”
“Wait,” Julianna said as she walked back over. “Are you saying we don’t go to the Metairie at all?”
Redemption shrugged. “Logan has located one signal inside that crypt.”
“Yeah and so?” I asked him.
“Why would they leave Jarret there alone and do it a full ten hours before the trade off?” Redemption countered. “I think it’s a trap and I believe my dad is with this V at that convent.”
“It’s pretty risky,” Talon spoke up. “Storming the convent.”
“Not if we do it hours before the trade off time,” Julianna cut in. “And if Redemption is right… There is no need to endanger so many of you at that damn cemetery.”
We all again looked over at her.
Gone was the fearful look in her eyes. Replacing it was that determination she’d shown all morning. “I agree with Redemption. I think that the crypt meeting is a trap.”
“So we ignore it?” Glory asked her.
“No, but if we find your father at the convent we will know for sure, won’t we?” Julianna asked. “Then we have our men go into the Metairie shooting at will and not go in meekly with lives at risk.”
“Brillant,” I commented.
Julianna shook her head. “Not my plan but Talon’s. One of my professors had a favorite quote…To conquer a ruthless enemy, you must become ruthless.”
“Bravo!” my father exclaimed as he clapped his hands to give her applause. “This is why I hired you, Ms. Regatta.”
“But if we're wrong…” Her voice trailed away.
I stared at Julianna. First, she seemed to be brave, then full of doubt. She showed no fear then she looked scared. The woman I’d fallen for was a definite conundrum.
“You mean if that is my dad in the crypt at the Metairie?” Glory asked her.
Nodding, Julianna sighed. “But honestly, this is your decision…you and Redemption. “She glanced over at Talon. “I mean he’s large and in charge.” She laughed at his puzzled look.“But in the end, this is yours and Redemption’s father. So you both need to add your opinion of this plan.”
“Then there’s also this,” Logan said as he tapped his keyboard and typed some letters in.
We all leaned in again to try to see the screen.
