Cleopatra's Necklace (Devlin Security Force book 3)
““Only the rear door past the trash room.” So much for chipper. She squeaked like a scared chipmunk. She drew a breath, willing calm and the strength of the ancient Cleopatra. These Centaur bastards would not beat her down.
Thomas crossed from the window and wrapped his arms around her. “I can’t see the guy clearly but judging from his size it could be the big guy Nedik from the green boat.” His lips moved against her hair, his warm breath infusing her with his confidence. “There could be an...other one staking out the rear.”
“Many buildings don’t have a rear exit or even a fire escape other than a rope ladder because of the canals. The rear door here opens onto a narrow fondamenta along the rio. A few of the tenants tie boats there. Maneuvering on foot would be tough, especially at night.”
“Right. Then we watch for trouble inside the building.” He tipped up her chin. In the dark she could see only the shape of his head.MoreLess
Thomas crossed from the window and wrapped his arms around her. “I can’t see the guy clearly but judging from his size it could be the big guy Nedik from the green boat.” His lips moved against her hair, his warm breath infusing her with his confidence. “There could be an...other one staking out the rear.”
“Many buildings don’t have a rear exit or even a fire escape other than a rope ladder because of the canals. The rear door here opens onto a narrow fondamenta along the rio. A few of the tenants tie boats there. Maneuvering on foot would be tough, especially at night.”
“Right. Then we watch for trouble inside the building.” He tipped up her chin. In the dark she could see only the shape of his head.MoreLess
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