owing
Blair, theyl lose the trail at
Andrews.
“Wel have the vehicles out front at 0900 hours. Il wait downstairs
until then.
“Thanks, Cam said, appreciating the few moments of privacy she would
have with Blair. After returning from her meeting with Valerie, shed
been up al night talking to Lucinda and the presidents security adviser.
She had yet to tel Blair the specifics of the plan, because she hadnt
worked it out until shortly before Stark and her security team had
arrived. She was sore and tired, but it felt good being in the field again.
Working. Doing what she knew how to do.
When the others had left, Cam walked down the hal to Dianes bedroom
and tapped on the door. “Can I talk to you a minute, Blair?
“Sure, Blair said. After shed finished helping Diane pack, shed gone
to the kitchen for more cof ee and heard the murmur of voices in
the living room. Although she knew Cam wouldnt exclude her from the
discussions if she asked to sit in, she also knew that Cam and Stark
were get ing their first real test of working together in their new roles.
She doubted that anyone in security or intel igence was going to
like being overridden by agents from the new Homeland Security
Of ice, not even Stark, not even when the agent in question was Cam.
She decided her presence would only add to the tension. “When are we
leaving?
“About
forty-five
minutes.
Blair glanced over her shoulder at Diane. “Il meet you in the living room
in a few minutes, okay?
“Yes. Ive got some cal s to make. I should let my gal ery manager
know how long Il be away.
“Tel her three weeks for now. Cam rested her hand lightly on Blairs
shoulder.
The contact felt good. She had missed her the previous night, missed the
way holding her through the night rejuvenated her.
Diane nodded. “All right, but I cant be away any longer than
that. Sooner or later, I have to go back to my life.
“I understand.
“Will I be able to call or give them a number where they can
reach me? Diane asked.
“Everyone will have temporary cells by tonight. Once we
reach
Whitley Point you can call them.
“Thank you. Diane squared her shoulders. “You two go ahead. Im
fine.
Blair slid her arm around Cams waist. “Come on, darling.
Better fill me in on whats going on.
* * * * *
“Let me get this straight. Blair leaned against the dresser in
the bedroom watching Cam pack this time. “Im being spirited
away to Whitley Point surrounded by armed guards, while you
drive for twelve hours out in the open where anyone could fol ow
you.
“Were not going to be followed.
“Then why cant I come with
you?
Cam passed Blair the extra suitcase. “You need to take anything?
Blair dropped it on the bed. “Yes. Ill pack in a minute. Why cant
Igo with you?
“If anyone is watching us theyll have a hard time fol owing
two separate groups. It buys us time.
“Bul . You dont want me with you in case someone comes
after
room and pul ed the shirt Cam was folding from her grasp.
“Someone tried to kill you last night. And you think they
might try again, dont you?
“Blair
“Dont lie to
me.
Cam cradled Blairs face between her hands and kissed her
softly. “I wont. You know that.
“Thats what you think, isnt it?
“Its a consideration, especial y in light of my past relationship
with Valerie. Matheson might suspect that she would come to
me and that I might be able to bring her in. If someone wants
to prevent that, getting me out of the way is the logical step.
Blair forced herself to keep her expression neutral, even
though the calm way that Cam discussed why someone would
want to kill her chil ed her to the core. If she wanted Cam to tell
her the truth, she had to be able to handle the truth. No matter
how much it terrified her. “Did you tell Valerie where were
going?
“No, but she has a number to cal me. She lowered her hands to
Blairs shoulders and rubbed them softly. “Il be okay. Ive got good
people with me
and I know what Im
doing.
“Do you think Valerie wil
cal ?
Cam sighed. “I dont know. When it comes right down to it, her training
may win out. And shes been indoctrinated not to trust anyone.
“I dont like us being
separated.
“Neither do I, but its only for a few hours. Il be there tonight, and wel
wake up together tomorrow.
Blair closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Cams waist. “You
didnt sleep al night. Youre hurt and tired. Youre not at your best, Cam,
and you need to be.
“Savard and Davis wil be with me. Theyl do the driving. Il
sleep.
Blair rubbed her cheek against Cams shoulder. “I dont want other
women taking care of you.
Cam laughed. “I think Il be safe with
them.
“What about the thing Saturday night Im supposed to do for
Lucinda?
“I dont like it, Cam said, “but we al agree we cant keep you completely
