“I told you why I kept that from you.”
“And what about the next time? You’ll always keep something from me for my protection. I can’t do that. I won’t. I’m going home, and I don’t ever want to see you again.” Cora choked on her words in the end and had to turn away from him. Liam wanted to pull her into his arms but knew she would reject his comfort. Her mind was made up. When she made her mind up about something nothing could sway her. The best thing he could do was retreat and formulate a plan.
Liam stepped away. “Don’t think for a moment this is over. I told you when we made love. You are mine and I’m never letting you go. Just remember that.” With saying his peace Liam left and rejoined his men to look for Alejandro.
His teammates shook their heads at him, but remained silent, which he was grateful for. Right now, he was too raw and emotional to handle his teammates ripping into him. After a thorough search, there was no sign of Alejandro. This didn’t bode well for them. Liam worried that he wasn’t there. Which meant this wasn’t over yet. But, where was he? Had he been in hiding while his men fought? Wouldn’t surprise him. Alejandro seemed the type to allow others to fight his battles for him.
“Anything?” he asked Midas.
“Nothing, I don’t think he was here. Hound, can you pick anything up?”
“No, there are tire tracks off to the left of the property, but I don’t know if it’s from him. All I can tell you for sure, is that he’s not here.”
“We have to get back to base.” Bulldog informed them. “Thank you for letting us in at least this mission, even if we didn’t get our bad guy. Still had fun.”
“Thank you for your assistance. I told you before, I didn’t have a lot of warning before we found the informant.”
“I just have to give you shit, Midas. Relax.” Bulldog gave him what he would assume was a grin and walked off to rejoin his team.
“Cora and Hannah are welcome to stay if needed.” Hound informed Ben and Liam. “With Alejandro still on the lose it may not be safe for the women to leave.”
“I agree,” Midas clapped Hound on the back. “Hannah won’t mind. I’d like to get some shut-eye before we have to head out anyway.”
“And Cora, will she be staying?” Hound asked Liam.
He opened his mouth to tell him she’d stay when the woman in question walked out on the porch with her bag in hand. He was going to have a hell of a time convincing her now.
“What’s she doing?” Hound asked confused.
Liam ignored them and ran up to Cora. Cora kept her features neutral and tried to ignore him. “I need a ride back to my house since Liam drove me here. Can one of you take me?” The men remained silent and looked around nervously. They didn’t want Cora leaving with Alejandro still on the loose, and no one wanted to be the focus of her ire when they told her no.
Cora looked at each man, but no one would look her in the eye. “Fine, Charlie you look like you are set to leave. Can I get a ride from you?”
Bulldog looked between Cora and Liam. “We’re not headed in the same direction, Cora. Sorry. Maybe you should stay here the night. Let these guys catch up on some sleep, and you can head out then. They just got off a mission and raced here to keep you safe. They need some shut-eye. One more night here won’t kill you.” Leave it to Bulldog to be blunt. The fact was they would pass her house to leave but Bulldog knew the dangers with Alejandro still on the loose and wanted her to stay there.
If he thought his word would appease her however he was far from right. “Very well, I will call a cab.” Cora started pulling her phone out of her back pocket. Liam realized she wouldn’t give up her quest to leave.
“That won’t be necessary. I’ll take you home.”
“No thank you.” Her words clipped.
“Cora, why are you so determined to leave?” Hannah asked as she came outside. It was the first Cora had seen her since sending her down into the computer room. Cora’s stiff posture dropped at hearing Hannah, but she didn’t turn to look at her.
“I’m just ready to go home.”
“As I’m sure the guys are too. They did just get back from a mission and fought all of Alejandro’s men. I’m sure they are exhausted and could use some rest before having to travel back to town.”
Cora looked down at her feet guiltily. Charlie had just said the same thing but hearing it from another woman had apparently done the trick. She had been so focused on leaving she hadn’t thought of anyone else until now. She knew they all had to be tired after fighting and Liam and his team just getting back. She could survive one more day here. She would just have to make sure that Liam kept his distance from her. “You’re right. I’ve just never been gone from home so long. I’m just eager to get back. I can leave in the morning.” Cora spun around and raced back up the stairs to her room.
Hannah glared at Liam before racing inside after Cora.
“Well on that
