Inside Lucifer's War (31 page)
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Authors: Byron J. Smith
Allison is the only one who seems to understand what Stacie is saying, for a big grin shines on her face.
“You do want to marry me, right, Thomas?” Stacie asks, drawing me close. “And you have professed your faith, correct?”
“Yes, and I have,” I say thinking selfishly that this Christian thing is working out for me.
“Unless all of these federal agents can find a reason that we shouldn’t be married, then let’s be married,” she laughingly says.
“Okay,” I say with a grin that extends from ear to ear.
“That’s what you have to say? Okay?” Stacie laughs.
“That’s about it,” I say. “I’m too happy to say anything else.”
I don’t remember much of the service save for holding Stacie’s hand the entire time. I was not going to let go of it. I just know that the ceremony was perfect.
James interrupts the happiness, though. “We still need a decision from you . . . well, from the two of you now.”
Stacie speaks first. “Bruce, can you sell them on the idea of our getting married, or will Tom’s cover be blown?”
Bruce crinkles his brow and looks at James. They seem to speak with their eyes, because no words are spoken. Finally, he says, “I think we can make it work. They’re expecting Thomas to arrive with a woman in New York. To our knowledge, other than Kinsley and Bishop, no one knows who the woman is. It will make quite a story that you eloped prior to the trip.”
“What happens if Kinsley and Bishop return?” Allison asks.
Bruce answers, “I think we all know that’s not going to happen.”
Stacie looks at me and says, “Well, I’ve never been one for the dull life. I believe God placed us here for a reason. He often chooses the least likely person to do his work. Looks like he chose two of them this time. If you’re ready for this, so am I.”
I stare at her for a moment, reflecting on the fact that I don’t want to lose her. How could I say yes to going to New York and working undercover when I know that puts her at risk? Then I think about Mike. I think about all of the people who were at his funeral. The lives he touched. The lives he impacted. I think about Therese and the boys, and I know what I must do.
“Saddle up. Looks like we’re going to New York,” I say.
About the Author
Byron J. Smih
makes his home in a small town in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Carla, and their quadruplets, Meredith, Bethany, Henry, and Sydney. Their family moved up from Texas over nine years ago when he started a new career at Microsoft. Their family loves the Pacific Northwest, but Texas remains in their hearts.
Growing up in the Hill Country of Texas, Byron loved playing sports and hiking. It was at an early age that he discovered he enjoyed writing, so he spent much time writing about his experiences.
Byron earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Honors College at the University of Houston. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin, where he met Carla.
Byron and his family are active in their local church, where Byron serves as an elder. He spends much of his time with his family, whether it is coaching Little League baseball or flag football, or watching his girls play soccer or dance. Teaching kids life lessons through the canvas of sports is incredibly rewarding for him. He stays active, spending as much time outdoors as the Pacific Northwest weather allows.
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