She held up an authorization bearing Micah's signature.
Yannick's icy stare remained fixed on Hailey, as though he could uncover her real intentions if he looked hard enough.
After a moment, he stepped down from his vehicle and inclined his head. "I accept the assignment."
The tires crunched against the pavement as Hailey drove her vehicle right up to Yannick. She spoke slowly, "Mr. Landry, we're ready. Give the word."
Yannick climbed back into his vehicle, his tone cold. "The situation in the north is urgent. We're driving straight through and stopping only when we have to. Since you insist on coming, don't start complaining halfway there and slow everyone down."
He pulled ahead without waiting for an answer, never giving Hailey a second glance.
Hailey pressed her lips together and
