Lance
When we arrive back at HQ, Deke is piling gear on the lawn. He’s in tactical gear, with black greasepaint smeared over his face. Sadie stands a few feet away, arms wrapped around herself. As soon as we park, Rafe jumps out and opens the door for Adele. She steps out, head held high, followed by Tabitha. Sadie sees them and races over for a group hug.
“Inside,” Rafe barks. I help him herd the ladies into HQ. Rafe called in more favors and got Adele released while I nearly clawed the inside of the vehicle apart.
Channing rises to greet us, pulling off his headphones.
“What’s going on?” I ask. “Have you found her?”
“Got a lead on where they might be holding her. Carson National Forest. Teddy’s on his way,” Channing reports.
Thank f**k.
“Gear up,” Rafe orders, and Channing and I r
