Page 6 of Justified Lies
“What happened?” El asked.
She glanced at them, and Kap nodded, letting her know she could tell her brother. One thing about Eden was that she knew how an investigation had to proceed.
“Andrew Green was found murdered.”
His eyebrows rose in surprise. That’s when Kap realized he and Eden shared the same light blue eyes.
“Green?” He looked at Graeme and Kap. “He was on the island? That’s weird.”
“Why?”
“He was all about the Middle East. He could even speak Arabic and Farsi.”
“You knew him?”
“Briefly. He was a bit annoying. Like he was always trying to impress people with his language skills and the fact that his uncle had been in the CIA.” He shrugged. “That’s a dangerous habit when you’re working undercover.”
He was right. That must be what Eden meant about him being sloppy. Eden would never accept that since she had been so damned good at hiding her real job from him.
“He left the CIA,” Eden said. “Had you heard that?”
El shook his head. “Wow. I thought he would never leave. He would brag about his uncle, saying he would move up the chain fast. I think he saw himself as a section chief, which we all knew wouldn’t happen.”
“We?” Kap asked.
“Everyone who talked to him. Bragging is the kiss of death as a spy. But both Eden and I are considered out of the circle of trust.”
“We’ll probably want both of you to come in,” Graeme said.
They both nodded. “Get us the all clear from Dillon, and I will happily come in.”
She gave them her number and saw them to the door.
“If you think of anything, let us know,” Graeme said.
She gave Graeme a blinding smile that had Kap curling his fingers into his palms. Even knowing she was doing it to divert Graeme’s attention, it irritated Kap. Again, the acid taste of jealousy hit him hard. Graeme had no interest in her, though. First, she was tied to their case, and second, he was insanely in love with his wife, their ME.
“I sure will,” she said, injecting more of her Texas accent into her voice. Yep, she was trying to divert them.
Graeme headed for the SUV, but Kap lingered. It had nothing to do with the fact that he still dreamed about her. No, he knew without a doubt, she was lying to them. Maybe not outright, but she wasn’t being completely honest.
“We’ll find out what you’re hiding, Eden.”
She studied him. “A woman has the right to a few secrets.”
“You call them secrets. I call them lies.”
Her smile dissolved. “Yeah, you keep telling yourself that, Kappy.”
Fuck, he hated when she used that name. “You see it differently, I’m sure.”
“Interesting. I have a question for you. Have you worked deep undercover?”
“That’s not the same.”
“Answer the question. Unless you’re afraid to.”
“Yes.”
