Her two men would get to the bottom of this.
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“Well, I have to say, Sage sure did snag some interesting men. Matt alone is such a mystery, and so macho. Wyatt has a lot of respect for him. Apparently both Matt and Quaid worked some dangerous missions with the government,” Anna told Lena, Stacy, and Millie.
“Dangerous missions. I don’t know if I like this. They seem so hard and distant. And I know nothing about their cousins who came here a few weeks ago,” Lena said.
“Hard and distant. They have got some serious charisma and bodies on them. Hearts are going to be breaking all around Pearl as word gets out,” Millie stated.
They chuckled, but Lena felt on edge. She worried about Sage. She kept a lot inside, and didn’t share much.
“Don’t jump the gun yet. Sage hasn’t ever even dated a man, never mind four men as big and authoritative as those four. That one guy Virgo is huge,” Stacy added.
“This could be a bad situation. Maybe I should talk with Sage and feel her out. You know, see if she needs any advice?” Lena said as she looked toward the table away from the rest of the guests to see Sage and Virgo in deep conversation. Sage didn’t look scared. She looked comfortable.
“It couldn’t hurt, but I’m sure she’ll deny the attraction to them. Just like all of us did with our men,” Anna added.
They chuckled. “The difference here is that Sage has a hell of a lot more heavy backup around here. Between all our men, and her fathers, those guys won’t hurt her unless they have a death wish,” Millie stated, and they all agreed.
“Didn’t you say something about dangerous missions for the government?” Lean asked.
Anna chuckled.
“Not one woman had captured those men’s eyes the way Sage has. We all know those looks. She’s as good as done the moment one of them kisses her,” Millie whispered as she looked toward her men who were standing near the swing set and jungle gym with her two little three-year-old girls, Mia and Rose.
Lena smiled.
“I hope she finds love and happiness. I just don’t think she’s as happy as she could be,” Lena stated.
“Mom, can Tyler and I go with Uncle Hank to the dojo early tomorrow morning? He said he would pick us up?” Johnny asked his mom Stacy as his brother Tyler stood next to him.
Stacy smiled. “As long as uncle Hank is willing to pick you up on a Sunday that early, then it’s fine with me.”
Lena smiled as the two six-year-old boys ran back toward Hank.
Lena wanted this life for Sage. The connection of family, reliable friends, and of course, a safe environment. But it seemed to her that Sage was still kind of running from life. Although she remained in Pearl for now, she kept talking about heading out of town and taking a job in Dallas. That worried Lena but also saddened her. When are you going to stop running, Sage, and take a chance of opening up your heart? Not all men hurt. Can’t you see that by now, just from looking around you? Maybe older, more experienced men like Matt, Quaid, Virgo, and Dale would have what it took to gain her trust, and to show her what true love really felt like.
Chapter 3
“Everything went well. No problems, and it’s been twenty-four hours since we nabbed them, and no sign of anyone reporting these women as missing,” Rye told his partner.
“Excellent. Now, are you set for the next event?”
“I am. I also wanted to know more about this brunette. When are we grabbing her? Who is she?”
“You’re not grabbing her. She’s sort of a special request from Scorpion.”
Rye was instantly angry. After seeing her picture and reading her profile, she interested him, and he thought his partner sent him the stuff on purpose. “Why for Scorpion? I thought you sent her picture and bio for me? You know she’s my type. Would actually fit well by my side during business and pleasure.”
“She would need a lot of training by you, and I am certain she would be resistant. However, Scorpion is in Venezuela. The fear of being taken out of the country, and having no means of support or help would break down any of her resistant behavior. But do not fret, my friend. There are plenty of others to choose from.”
“But she has a fire in her eyes.”
“Scorpion will pay big bucks for her, and who knows, maybe like the others, she will succumb to his power and control, and accept her fate without much of a fight. If that happens, I’m pretty sure Scorpion will allow you access to her when you visit.”
Rye smiled.
“Now that is something I will look forward to. So back to a potential problem from two weeks ago.”