Harry Harrison Cykl Stalowy Szczur (06) Stalowy Szczur i piąta kolumna
Anne McCaffrey Ship 06 The Ship Errant
Baum, L Frank Oz 06 The Emerald City of Oz
Cabot Meg Pamiętnik Księżniczki 06 Księżniczka uczy się rządzić
Child_Mauren_ _Klub_bogatych_kobiet_06_ _Zona_tajnego_agenta
Glen Cook Dread Empire 06 Reap The East Wind
Harrison, Harry Stahlratte Zyklus 06 Jim Digriz Die Edelstahlratte
Godeng Gert Krew i Wino 06 Trumna numer 5
James Alan Gardner [League Of Peoples 06] Trapped
Asimov, Isaac Robot 06 Robots & Empire
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the last two days, they had both been so caught up in planning the operation that theyd barely had a moment alone
together. When they had taken a break, theyd had little energy to do more than fall into bed to catch a few hours sleep
before getting back to work. And, she had to admit, she was excited about another operation and thinking about
nothing else. She was eager to get back into the field, and hungry,aching , for payback. Ever since 9/11 shed felt
impotent, and the thwarted raid on Mathesons compound had only added to her sense of helplessness. Now she had
a chance to settle the score, and that was all shed been thinking about.
Hey, sweetie, Im sorry, Renée said. Ive been running on autopilot since yesterday morning. God, I want this guy so
bad.
Do you think youll be able to take Henry alive? Paula asked.
Thats going to be Valeries call, I think, Renée said, sitting down on the edge of the bed and patting the space next to
her. Sit with me for a minute.
Paula sat beside her and slipped an arm around her waist.
If Valerie reads Henry as still friendly, shes going to recommend a meeting between the three of
themher, Cam, and Henrysomeplace on neutral territory. If she doesnt trust Henry or if Matheson shows,
I think Valerie is going to make a different call.
Thats got to be tough after all the time theyve worked together, Paula said.
Shes ice. Renée said it respectfully. Shell do whatever needs to be done.
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I know. We all will. Paula kissed Renée and squeezed her hand. Try not to mess your leg up again
tonight.
I wont. Renée smiled, tightening her grip on Paulas hand. By the way, I love you like crazy.
Same here, Paula whispered. Same here.
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All set? Cam asked as Valerie joined her and Savard in the kitchen.
Yes. Where are the others?
Cam tilted her head toward the closed doors of the adjoining room. Operations center. Do you want to
look at the setup?
No, Valerie said. Im sure Mac has everything under control. Valerie stood next to the table where
Savard was drawing a clear solution from a 50cc glass vial into a 1cc syringe and unzipped her jeans.
How does your neck feel? Savard asked as she opened a foil wrapper and extracted an alcohol swab.
A tiny bit sore, Valerie said, rubbing a fingertip lightly over the spot just below her ear where the
transdermal microphone had been inserted that morning. How do you read it?
Loud and clear, Savard said, pointing to the wireless receiver that was barely visible in her ear. Right
leg or left?
Left.
Savard pulled on gloves, swabbed Valeries upper thigh with the alcohol, and palpated for the femoral
pulse. When she found it, she inserted the needle half an inch away, drew back until she saw venous
blood, and injected the Neosynephrine. Youre going to feel your heart race in a few minutes, but the
peripheral vasoconstriction wont be maximal for an hour and a half to two hours. She met Valeries eyes.
Once this starts working, your skin is going to be damn cold and if he touches you, hell know.
If he touches me it will only be for a second and I dont think hell notice, Valerie said as she zipped her
jeans.
Savard gathered her equipment. Wear as little as you can on the boat on the way out to drop your core temperature
even more. I dont know how well this is going to work. Im just guessing on the dosage.
I dressed light and Ill take my jacket off. Id go in the water, but hell notice if Im wet.
We cant risk you getting that cold, Cam said, shaking her head. If you have to go into the water for any reason later
on, and you start out with a core temperature that low, you wont last thirty seconds.
Valerie smiled. Youll be there before that.
Cam said nothing.
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See you later, Savard said, touching Valerie lightly on the arm before leaving.
Theres a car outside to take you down to the marina, Cam said as she and Valerie walked toward the front door. Ill
ride with you.
Valerie stopped. No. Stay here. I know how many last-minute details there are to check. Im all right, Cameron.
The hallway was dimly lit, and Cam thought Valerie looked almost ghostlike in the shadows, as if she were already
gone. It made her uneasy, and she unconsciously reached out and touched her cheek. Youre not going to be alone
out there.
I know. Im not worried. Valerie covered Cams hand for a brief second. Then she drew it away from her face, but kept
Cams fingers in her grasp. There are many things unsaid between us. You should know that there were times that
your presence in my life was the only thing that mattered to me. There was never a single moment when I felt anything
but cared for by you.
Valerie, Cam murmured. Youre
Let me finish, because weve got work to do, Valerie said gently. Ive been happier these last few weeks, despite
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