Wrong Time by Mitchel Grace Read Free Book Online Page B

believe that you would be an asset to us
in our tech department. Michael, you had an aim that was rivaled by no one else
back in the army, but you also had some mental issues that drove you from the
service. I would like to give you an opportunity to work in the field, as long
as between missions you’ll talk to a professional located here in Washington.
Finally, Ms. Rogers, I have examined your record throughout your school life.
You were the valedictorian of your high school class, you scored in the top one
percent on the ACT, and then you graduated nursing school with a perfect grade
point average. While none of that qualifies you to be an agent, I believe that
given your extreme intelligence, you and Ms. Morris should work together to
give us advice on our next move,” Campbell said.
    Everyone stared at Jess in surprise.
She had never told anyone how smart she was because she really didn’t like to
be in the spotlight.
    “There is another scenario, however. Any
one of you can simply be put into a witness protection program until this is over
if you don’t wish to offer your services. No one would blame you if you wanted
out now. You’ve all been through a lot.”
    “I would like to serve,” Michael said.
    “Me, too,” Trish said.
    Very soon after, Lee and Jess also
agreed.
    “Great, then! Lee, have Mr. Ellis show
you to the floor where you’ll be working. Jess and Trish, ask Mr. Jones to get
both of you an office, and Michael, I would like for you to join Mr. Green and
Mr. Driver’s operation.”
    Jess shot Michael a worried look. She
didn’t like the idea of him going into combat. The truth was that Michael was a
little shocked, also. He hadn’t expected all this to move so quickly. They all
left his office and found their way to their next destinations.
    Jason walked Lee downstairs to the
eighth floor.
    “This is where you’ll be working,”
Jason said as the elevator door opened.
    What Lee saw was absolutely amazing.
There was tech as far as the eye could see.
    “What do people do down here?”  
    “Oh, you know. They look through files,
listen to chatter, develop new programs, and make exploding pens,” Jason said.
    “Exploding pens? Are you serious?”
    “No. That’s just a joke around here,”
Jason said and laughed.
    The two of them walked across the large
floor until they were at the front door of an office. The doorplate read Megan
Roberts. As they knocked and entered, Lee found that the woman sitting inside
looked equally as beautiful as she was intelligent.
    “I’ve got a new one for you,” Jason
said and started walking away.
    Lee turned and looked at him with a
surprised expression.
    “Don’t worry. She’ll take care of you,”
Jason said.
    Lee turned to look at his new boss. She
was tall with long brown hair and gentle blue eyes. If looks could kill, Lee
would have been dead in that moment because he was completely stunned. He only
stood there and stared. Megan couldn’t help but blush a little, even if his
behavior was inappropriate in the work place.
    “I’m Megan Roberts, and I’ll be showing
you how everything works. Don’t worry too much. We like to keep things as light
and fun as possible around here,” Megan said.
    “I’m Lee Higgins.” That’s all Lee could
manage to get out of his mouth.
    “Okay, Lee. Let me show you where
you’ll be working,” Megan said as they walked toward Lee’s new workstation.
    There are plenty of people like me
around, and the most beautiful woman I have ever seen is here. I think that I’m
going to love this, Lee thought to himself and smiled.
    * * * * *
    Michael found Zane and Dan sitting in
their office making phone calls. As he entered, Zane was just getting off the
phone.
    “What can I help you with, Michael?”
Zane asked.
    Michael explained how he had been
assigned a position on their team. Zane felt bad about the situation. He didn’t
want Michael to be walking into what they were about to be walking into. Zane
explained