Administrative Control

Chapter Three

Lukian waited until the colonel headed to a rental car before he turned to the other men. They’d made it as far as their rental before they’d decided to circle around, tuck themselves away and watch what was happening. Something major was going down in Seattle and they were already down some men, having flown out with only half a team. Lukian wasn’t one to ignore bad vibes and he was getting them in spades at the idea of letting the colonel go off on his own.

“Uh, are we planning to stalk the colonel?” Roi asked from the passenger seat. “If so, can I pee first?”

“Jackass,” said Eadan from the back.

“I thought having you both mated would make this bickering like children end,” added Lukian, annoyed with them and their behavior.

“You thought wrong,” Roi said before smiling sweetly. “Captain.”

“Why, exactly, are we tailing the colonel?” asked Eadan. “We don’t think he’s the rogue, do we?”

“No,” Lukian and Roi said in unison.

Lukian put the car in gear as Brooks pulled away. “I think he’s headed into the lion’s den.”

Roi tipped his head. “Shit. Tell me we’re not going to the whorehouse. Missy will kill me.”

“We’re going to a reputable establishment that the colonel is headed to.” Lukian was careful to keep a good distance from Brooks so as not to tip him off that they were directly disobeying his orders.

“An establishment that features hot succubi who cater to supernaturals,” added Roi. “And just so we’re clear, your wife will end you too.”

“She’ll understand this was to make sure nothing bad happens to the colonel,” said Lukian. “You don’t want to be called to another scene to find his body looking like the ones we just left, do you?”

Roi shook his head. “No. But I’m calling my wife.”

Eadan laughed and then stopped, pulling out his cell as well. “Shit. I’m calling mine too.”