The Price of Disrespect (Gray Spear Society Book 6) (46 page)
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Authors: Alex Siegel
Tawni wasn't sure how to take that comment.
"I figured it out," Wesley announced.
"Figured what out?" Ethel said.
"What was bothering me. I've been frustrated for months. I felt like I was doing the same boring stuff again and again. I was wasting my time. That's why I wanted to be a
legionnaire
. I needed a change."
"But it didn't work," Aaron said. "It was a mistake."
"True." Wesley walked over to Aaron and looked up at him. "Roger Gains was the clue I was missing. He was a very sick, dangerous man. I'm sure lots of people knew it. Look at how he lived."
"But he was a billionaire, so nobody stopped him."
"That's right. Money allowed him to get away with murder. The system is broken. I need to start fixing it."
"I don't understand," Charles said.
Wesley faced Charles. "No more pointless road trips for me. Playtime is over. From now on, we'll always have a destination and a plan. I'm going to start healing the world instead of hiding from it."
"How?"
"By talking to people who have the power to make the changes that need to be made. Executives and politicians. Even the president. The big wheels that make everything else spin."
"It will be much more difficult to protect you," Charles said.
Wesley shrugged. "That's your problem. I must do this."
Tawni looked around the room. Everybody appeared pleased by Wesley's decision.
"But that's tomorrow," he added. "Tonight I want to have fun with my friends! Ethel, please let Odelia back into the room. She's a very nice person, and she almost died. She deserves to celebrate with us."
Ethel's stance softened. "Smythe, go find your lover. Tell her she can join us. Just keep her away from me."
Smythe hurried out. The smiles in the room widened.
Aaron came over to Tawni and drew her aside. "The legate gave you her official stamp of approval. That's a big deal."
"You're the one who found me first, sir," she said. "I never thanked you, so thank you. You gave me the life I always dreamed about."
"You're welcome, but I think I got the better deal. Talented recruits are a priceless asset for a commander."
She smiled. "Just for the record, I still think you're an enormous asshole, sir. You're as compassionate as a pick axe and as warm as dry ice. I hope one day I'll be just like you."
He patted her on the shoulder. "We're going to have a lot of fun together."
"The kind of fun the legate talked about?"
"Is there another kind?" He winked.
Wesley came over.
"When are you leaving?" Aaron said.
"Tomorrow, after breakfast. I think I'll spend a few months in Washington and learn how government works."
"When things settle down, I'll start recruiting Sheryl. Thanks for finding her for me."
"Be gentle," Wesley said. "She isn't tough like Tawni."
"What do you mean?"
"Sheryl is slippery and deceptive. She doesn't like violent confrontation. She'll never be a great fighter, so don't even try. You'll love working with her if you keep that in mind."
"Thanks for the advice," Aaron said. "I'm sure it will be invaluable."
"I have one more piece of advice. Start looking for a new computer hacker."
"Why? I have the twins. They're the best."
"This project with God is moving quickly," Wesley said. "Pretty soon they won't have any time to work on missions. The Lord will demand all of their attention."
Aaron looked distressed. "How long do I have?"
"It's hard to tell." Wesley shrugged. "Months."
Aaron sighed. "I never get a break. When the twins are done with this project, I'll get them back, right? I'll be able to count on them again?"
"No." Wesley shook his head. "If the twins are successful, the Gray Spear Society will be obsolete, and you and Marina will have new jobs."
"What kind of jobs?"
"That would be telling." Wesley winked.
"What if the twins fail?" Aaron said.
"Then we'll all be dead." Wesley walked off.
THE END
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