Page 53 of Dark Reunion

“The Righteous are trained to be as inconspicuous as possible. We’re required to blend in, to become the ghosts that hunt evil in the dark. Having this many trucks seen speeding down the road, or get into a chase with police, is something they won’t want to risk. I was trying to reach a main highway, but forty-five minutes is too long.”

“Okay…so then what, just drive until we run out of gas.”

Wolf smirked. “You really do have a thing with gas stations,” he teased, but Maeve couldn’t laugh. She didn’t want to be caught, but more importantly she wanted Wolf and Duke to be safe. They were in this mess because of her.

“We need to head for the next town, it’s twenty minutes away, it gives us better odds of escaping.”

Wolf swerved to the left and Maeve gasped, her body started shaking

“AJ, initialize Walela’s voice into the main system interface. Grant her access to all major systems in the organization.”

“You can do that?”

He nodded. “Access to the main system has been blocked.”

“Shit…AJ, can you grant her access to any systems?”

“Yes, there are a few systems she can access.”

“Okay, do it. Code word Duke.” Wolf glanced over at Maeve. “Say the alphabet and a few words you’d normally use, then initialize voice match.”

Maeve did as Wolf asked, and while keeping her eyes on him, she noticed he checked the wound. Wolf was in worse shape than he wanted her to know. Tears stung her eyes.

“Voice is initialized, limited access granted,” the Hummer announced.

“AJ, bring up a map of all bogies,” Wolf ordered.

The windshield flickered, and he cursed under his breath as five Hummers and one helicopter appeared on the screen. Three of the five were giving chase, but the chopper was not far away and closing in fast. The other two Hummers were trying to head them off from the front.

“Shit, shit, shit. AJ, establish a secure channel and send an emergency S.O.S. to Crosshairs, Sandman, Kestrel, and Morrianna. Send location and all information of this chase, including video footage, and conversation from inside the Hummer.”

Wolf paused and took a deep breath as he looked at Maeve for a moment. His eyes said it all. He didn’t think we were going to make it.

Terror rippled through her body, like waves crashing into the shore.

No…this couldn’t be happening.

She’d lost so much, endured so much, and finally found a good man. A man that loves her and made her feel human. She was truly in love, and she wasn’t giving him or what they had up.

“Crosshairs, the bogies used to be friendlies. Don’t trust anyone, they are working for the private sector. Maeve is their targeted asset. If you get this and I’m…if she’s missing…look for her, don’t ever stop looking for her. I’m asking this as a favor.”

Maeve couldn’t look away from Wolf, in a short amount of time, he’d become her heart.

“Waya…” She reached out and touched his hand. She sighed and looked at the windshield when he refused to glance her way.

“I can’t look at you right now.” His tone flat and emotionless.

Maeve leaned forward in her seat. “Are those enemies?” She pointed to the blinking dots on the screen.

“Yes.” He licked his lips and glanced over. “Go in the center console and take out the black box.”

As soon as Maeve had it in her lap, she opened the lid.

“That is everything you need to know about our internal systems. When you have time, and no one is around, make sure you watch it. Memorize everything. It will explain our weapons and the vehicles. I also included special codes that only a few of us know. There are even a few secrets on there that will get you a favor or two from some very powerful people.”

“I don’t like that you’re talking, like I’ll never see you again,” she said, choking on the words.

Wolf looked at the screen and then back to her. Reaching out with his good arm he ran his thumb along her cheek.