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enough that Ford will handle it himself?”
    Trent nodded in answer to Garrett’s question, shoving his
dark hair back from his forehead. “He wouldn’t trust just anyone with something
this big.”
    With a deep, steadying breath, Garrett moved away from the
window. “Then let’s get ready.” He bent to the duffel at his feet.
    Mia watched as he and Trent began pulling equipment from
bags and cases. As Garrett mounted a large camera atop a tripod, he glanced
over at her. Her arms were folded over her middle and her mouth was turned in
what looked suspiciously like a stubborn expression. He began to count silently
to himself as he adjusted the camera on its mount.
    Seven, eight, nine…
    “Can I help with something? I feel dumb just standing here.”
    Garrett cranked the knob on the tripod with a grin. Seemed
odd that he’d known her such a short time and he could already predict what
she’d say.
    “You can start unpacking that black case by Trent’s feet, if
you want.”
    Between the three of them, they had the surveillance
equipment unpacked and readied within twenty minutes. Garrett adjusted the lens
on the camera as Trent settled by the window with a set of binoculars. Bending
to the viewer, Garrett stared down at the body shop’s door.
    “So, what do we do now?” Mia’s question broke the silence.
    “We wait.” Garrett tried to ignore the anticipation bubbling
in his chest. “It might be a long while.”
    “Then why didn’t you have time to take me back to the
convention first? I know this is important, but Trent’s here watching, right?”
    Mia stepped up beside him but he didn’t lift his gaze from
the camera’s eyepiece. Her body heat warmed him, and he dragged in a heavy
breath. How could he tell her he’d put her in danger? How could he let her know
Ford had vowed to kill him and everyone he loved if he caught Garrett
interfering in his business again?
    Simple. He couldn’t.
    “It’s a long story. But right now the safest place for you
to be is right here with us.”
    She let out an exasperated breath. “What are we watching
for?”
    Garrett clenched his jaw, his unblinking stare trained on
the quiet street below. She was a stranger, and as soon as he knew she was
safe, she’d be out of his life for good. She didn’t need to know what was going
on here, didn’t—
    Trent saved him from explaining.
    “We’re trying to pull down one of the biggest drug lords in
the area. He’s the son of a powerful businessman with deep political
connections, and so far he’s been able to get off any charges they’ve stuck him
with. But he’s a murderer, a bastard and a crook. If we can get evidence and
take it straight to the press, his daddy won’t be able to cover his tracks.”
    “Okay then,” Mia said, her voice calm and cool. “Not really
sure how I’m safer here, but… How can I help?”
    Garrett lifted his head, looking down at her. Despite the
wildness of her hair, she seemed as solemn as a priest.
    “There’s nothing you can do to help,” Garrett said simply.
“This guy is dangerous. I’m sorry to have dragged you into this. I know you’re
losing money by not being at the convention. I’ll make it up to you.”
    “Hey, the money isn’t the point,” she countered. “I just
don’t understand why you want me here. If this guy is really as bad as you say
he is, then he needs to be caught, but I—”
    “Garrett,” Trent called quietly. “Look.”
    He didn’t waste a second in moving back to the camera. His
disappointed grunt echoed through the small room.
    “Redmond, one of Ford’s buddies, just dropped off a guy and
left.” Garrett snapped the picture anyway. “But his arriving means the tip was
probably right. Redmond’s boy will be checking out the area, making sure it’s
secure before the drop.”
    “So we,” Trent continued in a hushed tone, “need to start
being really quiet.”
    Garrett glanced over at Mia. She’d jammed her hands in her
pockets and was