Trace's Temptation (RARE Series, #3) by Dawn Sullivan Read Free Book Online Page B

minutes without moving.  Finally, she sighed leaning back in defeat.  “I can’t reach him,” she confessed.  “He might be blocking me, too.”
    “No, he isn’t,” Jinx said from his spot by the door.  “He’s unconscious.”  As everyone looked at him in surprise, he shrugged.  “I piggybacked on your thread and kept going when you came up short.  He’s in a lot of pain, but is unconscious at the moment.”
    Moving away from the doorjamb, Jinx said, “I’m heading to Colombia now.  We know that’s where he is.  We can connect with him when he’s awake to find out more information.” 
    “Jinx, wait,” Angel ordered as he started to leave the room.  Stopping, but not turning around, Jinx waited for Angel to continue.  “We have a plane that can be ready by the time we get to the airport.  Ride with us.  Please.”
    Nodding once, Jinx told her, “I will be outside when you are ready.”  Without another look, he was gone. 
    Jade reached out and gently clasped Angel’s hand.  “Jinx has been through hell and back,” she whispered.  “I will never betray his confidence by giving details, but just know this.  He cannot be in small spaces for more than a short period of time.  He will go crazy.  He prefers the outdoors.  He is also very powerful.  If he says Trace is unconscious, then it’s the truth.  Trust his judgment.  I do.”
    Squeezing Jade’s hand once before letting go, Angel started handing out orders.  “Nico, call and make sure the plane is refueled and waiting for us.  Jaxson, I want you to pull up all the information you can on Perez during the flight, so Nico will be piloting with Phoenix this time.  Ryker, I know you are in a hurry to get back to your new mate, but I need everyone on this.”
    “Josie will understand, boss,” Ryker said.  “Trace is one of ours.  We are bringing him home.”
    “I’m going, too,” Storm said from the doorway.  Storm was almost killed just the month before when she and Ryker were sent on a mission to hunt down a rogue wolf pack.  But she’d worked hard at her physical therapy and after finally being able to shift into her wolf form two weeks ago, she’d begun to heal quickly. 
    “If Doc Josie clears it, you go,” Angel responded.  “Ryker, when you call the Doc to let her know you won’t be back yet, verify that Storm is cleared for duty.”
    “I will be outside with Jinx,” Jade said when Angel was finished giving out orders.  “We will be ready to go when you are.”  Ignoring the surprised looks of everyone in the room, Jade walked out and took the stairs two at a time.  Grabbing her bag on the way through the kitchen, she went out to wait with Jinx.  She was done sitting on the sidelines and playing with the damn babies.  She had more training than anyone in that room realized, and she was about to show them all what she could do. 
    Walking over to Jinx, Jade leaned back against the barn beside him.  “How did your mission go?” she asked softly, scanning the perimeter for enemies the way Jinx had taught her. 
    Nodding approvingly, Jinx responded shortly, “The mission is complete.” 
    “And the General?” Jade pressed.  “What will he say when you don’t return right away?”
    “Nothing,” Jinx replied.  “I contacted him as soon as it was done and told him I would return after I got laid.  He thinks it helps feed my gifts.  Dumbass.”
    Despite the situation, Jade had to laugh.  “Really?  He thinks having sex gives you more power?”
    Shrugging nonchalantly, Jinx told her, “That’s what I told him a long time ago.  He won’t question it unless I am away longer than a couple of days.  Besides, as long as I go back and kill the next person on his list, he won’t give a shit.”
    Seeing the pain Jinx tried to hide from her, Jade lightly touched his arm.  “It will all be over soon, Jinx.  And you haven’t killed anyone that didn’t deserve to die.”
    Covering her