Chapter 345: Friday. Hotel, Beirut, Lebanon.

ALEC DIDN'T DRAW AN easy breath until they made it to the hotel in Beirut. Even then he was a little apprehensive about their presence. Aegis Group's policy was to avoided the country whenever possible ever since they'd lost a man here in one shitty situation. It had put them at odds with many government officials. The sooner Alec and Vara got Jules out of here, the better.

"Is this necessary?" Vara sighed.

"He knows what he's doing," Jules said.

Alec continued his careful search of Jules' hotel room. He felt under the bed, opened every drawer, examined the fixtures and windows. Only when he was satisfied did he glance at the two women.

"Being careful saves lives. You're good, Jules. Want a hand with anything?" Alec pushed to his feet.

"Close those curtains? I want to lie down." The weariness was back in Jules' voice.

"Don't you want a shower first?" Vara asked.

"Yes, but these old bones need to lie flat and rest. I'll shower before we leave."