Disappeared

The van travels through town, running stop signs and paying no heed to other drivers.

Carson braces himself in the back of the van as they skid around a corner. He glares at the other man. “I don’t believe we’ve met.”

“I don’t believe formality is a part of this deal.”

Carson grits his teeth, knowing an interrogation is coming, no matter what rank he had or what deals he’d made. He had to think fast. “You’re replacing Leo aren’t you.”

The man gives a sneering grin. “Maybe.”

Carson’s eyes narrow, but he lets the conversation close for now. He tilts his chin, letting his body language prove his authority. There were no friends within the Agency, no matter how good he was, no matter what promises he’d made. But once he got past this, he’d be home free.


Jason stops before exiting Mom and Pop’s, going for his phone. His eyes widen as he hears Misty’s voice. “No, Misty, wait, don’t hang…” He slams his phone shut. “Dang it!” His eyes shoot to the door. “Nate!” He swivels around, looking to Con. “Take Katie home.” He switches gears, giving Katie and apologetic look. “Something’s happened with Carson again. I gotta go now. Sorry.” Spinning around, he sprints for the door. “Nate, wait!”

He catches up to him on the sidewalk. “Misty just called. She said Carson got nabbed and she’s going after them, the fool woman. I don’t know where they are, but we gotta get back to TJY and see if we can trace them.”


Once on the country roads, the van’s lights suddenly disappear, the driver an expert at disguise. With several more turns along a winding road, it’s impossible to know which way it has gone. But there’s only one Agency base within short driving distance…the warehouse along the river.