quiet the space around him. K. Stone and several men in dark suits materialized, efficiently

berly out of the driver's seat, but the

e at the jammed door, then pointed to a sp

single, powerful kick. The

grateful look and gently li

he first thing she saw wasn't Calvin's panicked

ed, his voice calm and commanding. "My car is equipped

fact. Calvin, lost and out of his

ssing the cut on Amberly's forehead. She was fully conscious now, her head resting against the leather seat,

her in silence. Calvin sat besid

pened. They weren't direct

" she asked, her v

passenger seat, answe

ed Amberly's lips. "A b

ecame heavy. Calvin st

ining strength. "Never even tried to swerve. The truck

th details a civilian, especially one who had

was the exact conclusion their own forens

n't change, but a new level of

rmally introducing hi

her voice even. "Thank you fo

a clear acknowledgment. They were two predators who

out, but she stopped him with a look. She opened the door herself an

ofessionals. Not your average security. Tell them to be careful clea

d into the building

out a slow, quiet breath. She

slow, dangerous smile spread