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    “He’s been here all night.”
    “He may be an agent but right now, he doesn’t know it. For now, he’s a damn biker. Just because he screwed her doesn’t mean he’s hooked.”
    “I had a front row seat. Man is like a fucking machine around her. Listen at this. He started to leave around four. She seduces him at the door. He stays. They fuck for another hour, eat leftovers, share some laughs, and they go at it again. Then, the bastard leaves.
    “He gets on his bike. She turns out the lights. He drives halfway down Highway 93 and then he turns and goes back. She meets him at the door, he slams her against the wall, and they fuck like honeymooners. I’m tellin’ ya. He is hooked.”
    “Where is he now?” Fifteen years ago, Laron had worked on the inside, too. He knew what it was like to walk that fine line between biker and agent. He’d been in situations like the one Jake was in now. A broad with good tits and a kicking body didn’t mean anything. She had to have something he wanted, something that would keep him coming back for more.
    “As far as I know, he’s still in her bed. His bike is out front. Wait a second. Hang on. Here he comes.”
    “Is he leaving this time?”
    “Looks like it. Lucky damn bastard.”
    “Save the envy for another job. Is he saying goodbye or not?” Laron had hoped he’d stay until late morning. Then again, Jake had done a standup job and messing around with an arms dealer’s daughter must’ve been a real conscience-kicker. He’d followed protocol, listened to the higher ups, and even earned his reputation with the ladies, a reputation he hadn’t necessarily asked for but had played out in their favor all the same. He was the only undercover in place that apparently hadn’t been made and Laron credited the broads. Even the club’s sheep—the one who serviced pretty much everyone—had been hung up on Jake for a short time.
    “Boss, what’s this about? Covington has a good cover. A woman could blow it.”
    “This woman will need some help. Since we don’t know which one of our agents we can trust, we have to hope Covington has kept his nose clean for a reason.”
    “You think he’s the only one you can trust?”
    “My gut tells me Marcs is playing it straight, too, but if I’m wrong then Autumn will need backup and when that time comes, I want Jake to care enough to protect her.”
    “Something tells me Agent Lake won’t need protection.”
    “You don’t know her father. We’ve watched Morris Lake for over twenty-five years. He’s violent and couldn’t care less about his family. He’s killed more than fifteen people, half of them agents.”
    “Then why is he still walking around in the free world?”
    “Because this world ain’t free when you can’t pin the right charges on the fingered man. We don’t have any proof. Autumn will help us get what we need to put her father away for the rest of his life. In return, she’ll be the most wanted woman in America.”
    “I’m not following you.”
    “Her father and his men won’t stop looking for her. When she takes on a new identity, she’ll need more than just a new face and name. She’ll need someone like Jake Covington in her corner.”
    “Dear God. You’ve planned out their entire lives for them.”
    “It’s better than the alternative. If I hadn’t thought this through, Autumn wouldn’t have much of a future. If Jake falls for her, she won’t have to worry about looking over her shoulder for the rest of her life. When it’s time to pull her out, we’ll grab them both.”
    “And they’ll what—lead happy and productive lives?”
    Malory laughed. “From what you’ve said, they’re already well on their way.”
     

Chapter Eleven
     
     
    “Well speak of the devil.” Cara cocked her hip and glared at Jake as he entered the clubhouse. “You look like hell.”
    Jake smirked, walked behind the bar, grabbed an orange juice from the cooler—because he wouldn’t want to ask