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Davis smiled, her dark eyes glowing. I want to make sure I look in everybodys closets and leave myself a backdoor
before we leave. Say, three hours.
Cam checked her watch as she stood. Its 0815 now. We should be leaving DC by 1200 hours, which puts us into
Whitley Point around 2300.
Savard and Davis rose, and Savard asked, Where will we rendezvous, Commander?
In case anyone is checking, Ill schedule you and Davis for a meeting at FBI headquarters at 1130 hours. On your way
there, the meeting will be canceled and a vehicle will pick you up at 13thand Pennsylvania Avenue. Cam regarded
Stark. When would you like to depart here, Chief? If theres anyone following Blair, theyll lose the trail at Andrews.
Well have the vehicles out front at 0900 hours. Ill 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 all night talking to Lucinda and the presidents security adviser. She had yet to tell
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 hall 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 coffee 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 getting their first real test of working together in their new roles. She
doubted that anyone in security or intelligence was going to like being overridden by agents from the new Homeland
Security Office, 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. Ill meet you in the living room in a few minutes, okay?
Yes. Ive got some calls to make. I should let my gallery manager know how long Ill be away.
Tell her three weeks for now. Cam rested her hand lightly on Blairs shoulder. The contact felt good. She had missed
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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 follow 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 I go with you?
If anyone is watching us theyll have a hard time following two separate groups. It buys us time.
Bull. You dont want me with you in case someone comes afteryou again. In case someone Blair stalked
across the room and pulled 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, especially 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
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someone would want to kill her chilled 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 call me. She lowered her hands to Blairs shoulders and rubbed them softly. Ill be okay.
Ive got good people with me and I know what Im doing.
Do you think Valerie will call?
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. Ill be there tonight, and well wake up together tomorrow.
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