Liam squinted at him. “Oh, you do, do you?”
“Yes.” He stepped inside and closed the door. “See, that mission where we argued? Nobody was injured. When we got to the upper level, we took down the suspects.”
“You were late getting to the upper level.”
“True, but when we got there, we took them down.”
Liam stared at him. “Why should I?”
“Because we’re the best of the best and you know it. Infinity has got to be hurting without us.”
“So?”
“It won’t happen again.”
“Why should I believe you?”
“Because we’re figuring our shit out.” He hoped they were more than that, but he didn’t think Liam wanted to hear that right now.
“I hope you aren’t figuring your shit out on my time.”
“No sir.” He stayed strong.
“You went on one mission with Fury,” Liam said flatly.
“Right, and we didn’t find Chambers.”
“No. We received a threat from him late last night.”
“We did?”
“Come with me. Where is Master Sergeant Gannon?”
“I don’t know, but I’ll get ahold of him.” At Liam’s squint, he hustled out the door.
With his cell to his ear, he waited for Zane to pick up the phone.
“Hey you, I was just thinking about you.”
“Oh yeah?” His smiled grew. “Where are you?”
“Pulling onto the base. Why, where are you?”
He jogged down the hall and slammed out the doors and into the bright sun. He shaded his eyes and gazed toward the front gate.
“Here.” He waved.
Zane parked his jeep and stepped out of the vehicle. Isaac stepped up close and personal. Zane fisted his shirt and tugged him close.
He pressed against Zane and slipped his arms tightly around his waist. Zane dipped his head and Isaac met his lips.
“I missed you,” he breathed against soft, biting kisses.
“Are you free?” Zane asked huskily, lifting his head.
“No, and neither are you.” His smile widened at the pout on Zane’s mouth. “Liam wants us both in a meeting.”
“Seriously?” Zane’s expression turned surprised.
“Seriously.” He pulled Zane toward the building.
They entered the meeting room, closed the door, and sank into seats near the back.
As soon as they entered and closed the door, the lights went off.
Liam pointed the clicker at the wall and a widescreen lit up. Eddie Chambers’ face filled the screen.
“You encroached on my home and took my brother,” Eddie snarled into the camera. “You think what I did with those bombings was bad? You haven’t seen nothin’ like the storm that’s coming,” he said through his tobacco-stained teeth.
The video went black.
Holden hit the lights.
“This video was delivered to the press last night.”
“Is there a gag order in place?” Maddox asked.
“No. It went viral.” Liam rubbed at his jaw.
Forest Taylor walked to the front of the small meeting room. “We have reason to believe we may have an ally within their organization. Before a recent bombing, 911 received a tip. We were able to disarm it before any casualties.”
“Do you have a name?” Sergeant Greene rasped.
“We don’t have one at this time,” Forest said regretfully.
“Fucking outstanding.” Greene moved the toothpick in the corner of his mouth to the other side.
The FBI agent and Greene locked gazes, neither looking away.
“So, there you have it,” Liam broke the silent standoff and Forest spun, leaving the room. Liam shoved from his chair and faced them.
“I don’t know what he’s planning or how big, but I want every known spot that Chambers frequented fleshed out. I want to know where he eats, sleeps, and shits,” Liam growled.
A low murmur went through the room. “Captain Stone will organize you in groups and give you your assignments. Fury will assist.”
Isaac ran his eyes around the room, but didn’t see any of Fury in attendance.
“As of this moment, Staff Sergeant Thorne and Master Sergeant Gannon are reassigned to Infinity.”
Several “thank fucks” and a few lowly spoken “woohoos” went around the room.
“Captain,” Liam turned to Maddox.
Maddox approached the front and the wall lit up again, this time with locations.
“You’ll be assigned with your normal partners.” Maddox gave him and Zane a warning look.
Isaac couldn’t help it, he grinned a mile wide. Nothing would go wrong.
“This is the area around a house owned by an uncle.” Maddox assigned each a section of the grid. “Saddle up, we’re going to North Carolina. We leave in thirty. Dismissed.”
Isaac split out of the building and into the sunshine along with Zane. Before he took two steps, Zane was pulling him around the side of the building.
“How did you do it?”
He glanced up into Zane’s face, running his fingers through the stubble along the man’s strong jaw. He focused on his lips and not the fact that he wanted to fuck him senseless.
“I asked. I told him we were a part of the best unit in the Army and they were crippled without us.”
“You’re gorgeous.”
He snorted out a laugh, but a warmth grew in his chest at the compliment.
“So…I jumped ahead of myself the other day. I mean my feelings haven’t changed, but I know we need more time,” he finished and cringed.
Zane chuckled. “I love when you get flustered.”
“I’m not fucking flustered,” he scowled.
“Yeah,” Zane murmured and brushed a kiss against his lips. “You are.”
Isaac rolled his eyes, but his lips clung to Zane’s mouth.
“Break it up,” Oliver called.
Isaac glanced over and his heart stopped. Not only Oliver, but Holden, Pia, and Blade were standing at the edge of the building.
“Oh shit!” he hissed at Zane. “I’m so sorry.”
“I’m not.” Zane sent the group the middle finger and then kissed his smiling lips before easing away.
He grinned up at Zane and pulled him further away from them.
“It’s my fault we weren’t more.”
“More?” His brow furrowed.
“More than friends, but I aim to fix that now,” Zane told him.
Everything he’d ever wanted was suddenly presented and he was at a loss for words.
“Now you go quiet on me,” Zane’s deep voice teased him.
“Now that I know you aim to fix things. I’m not shy, I’ll say it again. Love you.”
“Break it up you two,” Oliver yelled. “We’ve got work to do.”
“Cockblock much?” he yelled
