Alex’s phone rang. He answered and then went to let Trey and Lori in the back door.
“Look who we found waiting for us at the motel,” said Trey as he entered. He was followed by Lori and two more large, tough-looking guys.
Alex grinned and shook hands with two more of his agents.
“Glad you guys managed to get here before the action,” said Alex.
“We are, too. You usually start without us,” said Sal, grinning.
“Mariam, Charles, these are two of my agents. The big ugly one is Micky, and the bigger ugly one is Sal,” said Alex.
“Guys, this is my lady, Mariam, and Deputy Sheriff Charles Holt,” said Alex.
The guys nodded to Mariam and Charles.
“Pleased to meet you, Ma’am,” said Micky.
“It’s nice to meet you both,” said Mariam with a smile.
“Don’t let the boss fool you,” said Sal. “He kno
