Honor 06 Honor Under Siege Radclyffe

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behave that long.
Ill do my best, Cam groaned.
That should do nicely.
* * * * *
Ren�e Savard stifled a groan and eased to the far side of the bed, trying desperately not to shake the
mattress. Her knee was so stiff and swollen, she feared she might have to crawl to the other side of the
room where shed left her cane propped against a chair two days earlier. Only two days ago, when shed
actually been walking fairly comfortably unaided. Of course, that was before shed thrown herself down
on top of Diane Bleeker and then sprinted fifty feet down a hallway and hurled herself into the back seat
of a limousine.
Can you walk? Paula whispered.
Im just taking it slow, Ren�e replied. Go back to sleep, sweetie.
Paula pushed the covers aside and started to sit up. Ill get your cane.
Dont, Paula, Ren�e said more sharply than she had intended. Knowing she must sound angry, she
turned onto her side and stroked her lovers arm. Hey, Im sorry. But you should stay in bed for a little
while longer.
Where are you going? Paula caught Ren�es hand and intertwined their fingers.
Its already 0600. The commander will be briefing soon.
AndI need to brief the security team, Paula countered.
The commander didnt take a bullet in the chest last night. You know you should take it easy today.
I was wearing a vest. The commander took a bullet in the chest for real and that didnt keep her down
for long.
Youre every bit as strong and dedicated as the commander. Ren�e pushed a pillow behind her back,
drew Paula against her side, and kissed the top of her head. The commander is amazingId follow her
anywhere, do anything she asked. But youre my lover, and I knowwhat you did last night. I know what
might have happened if hed been using different ammo or you took that shot in the neck. Those few
minutes in the limo last night when I wasnt sure how badly you were hurt that was the worst kind of hell.
God, sweetie, I was scared.
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Hey, hey. I know. Paula rubbed her cheek against the side of Ren�es breast. I know what it was like
thinking you were in one of the towers when they came down. I know, baby.
So, Ren�e said shakily, you get that I need you to take care of yourself for a little while.
Im sore, Paula admitted. Every time I breathe it feels like someones poking a sharp stick into my chest
and out through my shoulder blades. But Im not going to do anything except sit at a table and talk. I wont
take a shift.
And after the briefing youll lie down again for three or four hours?
Two. Two hours and I wont mention to the commander that youre having trouble even standing.
Laughing, Ren�e tilted Paulas face up and kissed her. I never realized you were so devious.
I cant take you being hurt, either, Paula whispered, closing her eyes and pillowing her face between
Ren�es breasts. Maybe you could just stay here for a few more minutes.
Anything, Ren�e murmured. Anything for you.
* * * * *
Just before seven, Blair walked with Cam as far as the guesthouse. A light rain fell beneath a gray sky
and in the distance the ocean was rough with angry chop.
Winters coming, Blair said, and for some reason, that made her feel melancholy.
Cam took her hand. Lets get married at the Lodge in Colorado. We can call Doris today and make
arrangements.
What? Blair gaped, then her eyes brightened with pleasure. What brought that on?
Cam brushed her thumb along the crest of Blairs cheek. We havent stopped moving for the last two
months. I want a few days with you when all that matters isbeing with you.
You do? Blair glanced down the path to the guesthouse where the current office of the Deputy Director
of Homeland Security was located, knowing that Cams agents waited for her inside and that the work
her lover was doing was critical to the nations well-being. She also knew that the work was essential
toCams well-being. The last thing she expected was for Cam to be thinking of anythingexcept work.

Im sorry, Cam murmured as if reading her mind. Im sorry that I havent made it clear to you how much I need you.

Cameron. Blair skimmed her fingers through Cams hair. You made that perfectly clear not more than an hour ago.
Cam grinned briefly. That too, but more than anything I need you Her eyes darkened and she touched her palm to
her chest. in here.
Blair caught her breath. Oh my God. You have to go right this minute or Im going to have to drag you back to bed.
You cant say things like that to me when were standing out here and I cant have you.
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Is that a yes about Colorado?

Ill call Doris today. I know Tanner and Adrienne will love to see her again.

Good. Cam kissed her. I might be a while.

I know. Do what you have to do. I love you.

Be careful today.

I will be. Blair asked the question lurking in the back of her mind. Have you learned anything?

On the surface it looks like the shooter was targeting Emory.

On the surface?
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