Chapter 151

"ADMIRAL-"

"Lloyd, what the hell is going on? I thought you were on vacation."

Zain swallowed. Admiral Crawford's Louisiana accent only got this thick when he was really pissed.

"I am still technically on vacation, sir." Zain pulled the blinds in the room he'd shared with Andrea and peered out onto the well-manicured lawn.

"Then why do I have a new job on my desk? For you, of all people. And why are you working Gavin round the clock? That damn boy slept here last night."

"There was a situation during the convention. I saw an opportunity-"

"Don't give me that bullshit. You and your cousin are nothing but trouble." Crawford grumbled something uncomplimentary under his breath.

"I'll pay for whatever this is costing us." Saying those words made Zain a little-a lot-sick to his stomach. But he'd do it. And Andrea would never have to know.

"You bet you will. What exactly have you gotten yourself into?"