Page 71 of Blackstone's Heart
"I talked to building security. He says a lot of times on weekends and sometimes at night PD and some Sheriff's deputies moonlight as security there. I got the same answer from the hospital." Cain elaborated.
Ethan's head jerked up. "You think he could be a cop?"
Cain nodded. "It's a possibility. If he is, it would explain how he knew exactly where the cameras were at the office and would know the shift rotations at the hospital. The coroner put Jerry's death between 5:30 and 6:00 that morning. That's right before the changeover between overnight and morning shift."
Grant faced Ethan. "Should we mention that to Wilson?"
"No. We will need to tell Krista and Nick though. For now, let's keep that theory between us, the rest of Alpha team, Nick and Krista. If you're right Cain, he'll either make sure he's on the security detail or he'll find a way in." Ethan instructed.
"Will do. Well, Jimmy and I better get back. We will hand pick the five guys that will be with us. Tell Krista hi for us." Cain agreed.
Ethan nodded. Once he was alone with Grant he let out a curse. "I think Cain's on to something there. It kind of makes sense."
"Yeah which is bad. If he is a cop, how the hell are we going to keep this from Wilson?" Grant sighed.
"We'll have to Grant. I trust Wilson, I've known him since I was kid, he and my dad were partners before dad became deputy chief. That's when Ingram was partnered with Wilson."
"Then that eliminates Wilson right?"
"Yeah, plus you heard him. He's read Krista's stuff but it's not his normal style."
Grant furrowed his brow. "What about Ingram?"
Ethan shook his head. "No, remember he too said it wasn't his style. Plus, he’s married and so is Wilson. The profile reads that he’s single or at least not in a current relationship."
"Alright. I'll take this and go fill in Bravo and Charlie. Me and Lance will then head over to Wilkes’s office. You're meeting Wilson tomorrow right?" Grant said packing up his stuff.
"Yeah, at ten at his office. I'm gonna go see how Krista is doing with Gage and Tony."
"Right, she starts the fighting part of her training. You'll have to tell me how she does. Tomorrow me and Lance are taking her out to the range."
Ethan smirked, "Just don't challenge her to any shooting contests. She beat my ass and I still don't know what she wants for winning."
Grant laughed as he headed out of the room. Ethan put everything away, exited the room and made his way toward the gym. He was bouncing Cain's theory around in his head.'What if he's right and our guy is a cop? This could turn into a clusterfuck real fast.'
Within minutes he was walking into the gym. His eyes widened as he saw the small crowd circling the ring. His men were cheering, but he couldn't decipher who they were cheering on. He pushed through and hopped onto the skirt next to Tony. Ethan quickly figured out who they were cheering on.
In the center of the ring his girl and his second in command were duking it out in a full brawl. Krista ducked one of Gage's left hooks and followed up with a left right combo of her own to his ribs. He winced inside as his boy staggered back. Krista was bouncing slightly for a second before rushing him. Gage had nowhere to go when her shoulder collided with his midsection. In a flash she had him flipped over her shoulder and pinned to the ring with both his arms pulled back behind him. Gage managed to get his feet shift and he managed to do a handless push-up. This gave him just enough leverage to roll his body and knocked Krista off of him. Both were quick to their feet and circling each other again.
“How’s she doing?” Ethan asked Tony as Krista dove at Gage.
“She’s good. She nearly beat me. It’s hard to say who will win here, both she and Gage are pretty level.” Tony answered, keeping his eyes on the ring.
"Fuck." Gage hissed, rolling onto his back after being tackled by Krista.
He jumped up and just as Krista dove for him again, he planted his footing and caught her. In a blink he had her pinned to the mat. Cursing, Krista ceded the fight. Gage let her go and stood. He offered her a hand and helped her stand. Around the ring, their spectators applauded both fighters. When Krista turned to walk to the ringside, she spotted Ethan. He was smiling and clapping as well. She couldn’t help but smile a little as well as she stopped right in front of him.
"You've gotten better." Ethan commented.
"What, you think I was going to forget everything you and my brothers taught me? Ha!" Krista shot back.
"I don't know what else we can really teach her, other than polishing up her styles." Tony said.
"I agree. She’s quite good and with a bit of polishing, she’ll be ready if she finds herself in a fight with this fucker. But I will say, my ribs are gonna hurt like a bitch tomorrow." Gage added. He then faced her, “I want to apologize to you about something.”
Krista lifted a brow. "What the hell for?"
"I underestimated you. I thought you would be helpless in a fighting situation. You proved me one hundred percent wrong. I'm sorry."
