Out Of The Past by Geri Foster Read Free Book Online Page B

don’t know them all?”
    “That’s my fear. But no one has that information, except other Falcon agents and Frank. I know with every fiber of my being, no Falcon agent would turn.”
    “Then what?”
    “Let’s see what we find in Weatherford.”
    “I hope it isn’t more of the same.”

CHAPTER TEN
    W ith everything that had happened, Zoe had never been so frightened in her life. And as a former prostitute that was saying a lot. She never expected to be on the run with A.J. or anyone else. And having her life on the line had her tense as a prisoner walking to the gallows.
    She’d be glad when Monday came. Her confidence in A.J. was through the roof, but she honestly suspected all the places had been compromised. If the Croatian knew where one was, he knew them all.
    It sickened her that A.J. was in such pain and was probably exhausted from running. “Maybe we should hop on a plane and get out of here?” she suggested.
    “The only problem with that is it’s too easy to learn who’s flying where. I know because I’ve done it a dozen times.”
    “But what if there is no safe house?”
    “We’ll have to come up with another plan.”
    She twisted her hands in her lap. “I don’t know what to do.”
    A.J. gently touched her arm. “We’ll get through this. Even if we have to drive around Texas for the next two days.”
    Tired and feeling helpless, Zoe pushed her hair back behind her ears. “That sounds like fun.”
    “I talked to Frank, and he’s pulled Brody off an assignment. Brody’s headed here to help us. With another agent, we’ll have a better chance.”
    “When will he get here?”
    “I’m not sure. But, rest assured, he’ll get here as fast as he can.”
    “I want Monday to hurry up.”
    “Me too.”
    They drove past the residential safe house in Weatherford. The curtains were closed, and they both spotted a man on the roof with a gun. “Looks like you were right. They know every hideout.”
    “What next?”
    “I’m not sure.” With the car idling, A.J. called Frank. “They have the position of every Falcon haven.”
    “I suspected that.”
    “Who knows that besides you, the agents, and Zoe?”
    “Only one other department. Homeland Security.”
    “Seriously?”
    “I’m afraid so.”
    “Damn, that makes it tough.”
    “I know, and I’m heading to the Director’s office now. But, no matter what happens, if they know, then there isn’t anything we can do at the moment.”
    “That sucks.”
    “Keep Zoe safe.”
    Just as A.J turned around the car and headed back to Fort Worth, two cars cut him off. His first instinct was to go for his gun, but not with Zoe in the car.
    Reluctantly, he raised his hands. “Stay calm and do what they say. Do everything you can to stay alive.”
    ***
    A rough looking guy with a beard jerked Zoe out of the car along with A.J. Guns at their backs, they marched toward the Falcon house. She was scared, but refused to show any sign of weakness.
    Inside, the Croatian waited, impeccably dressed as usual. “The game is over. If either of you makes the wrong move, you’re dead. I don’t want to kill you, but I will.”
    “Cut the shit, Slavko. You planned to kill Zoe from the start. She can identify you.”
    “You’re right; she can. But I will be long gone before they find her. We all know my government will never turn me over to the Americans.”
    “Now, you’re talking stupid,” A.J. said. “You and I both know when this is over we’ll hunt you down no matter where you hide.”
    A tall man, skinny as an anorexic teenager, punched A.J. in the jaw. Blood flowed from his lip.
    She screamed, “Stop! Don’t hurt him. We won’t do anything.”
    “I know he won’t.”
    Two muscular men with blond hair pushed aside the skinny one. A.J. and Zoe were roughly shoved into chairs and tied back-to-back. The bastard yanked on the knot, grinning as he pulled tighter.
    “Do you think he’s telling the truth?” she asked A.J.
    He shook his head. “No