Page 79 of Ghost

“I dunno, man,” Zain said.“Just thought you’d like to know.Probably talking shit about both of us.”

“I’m sure they’ve got better things to talk about,” August said.

Zain shot something back at him, but Ghost ignored their banter.All he could think about was Mila.Had she talked about him?More importantly, had she showered and eaten?Because that was what she needed right now.And if he weren’t so hell-bent on retribution, he’d have made sure she’d taken care of those things first.

Turned out he sucked at looking after people.

“How much farther?”he asked.

“Not long.Couple miles.There’s a large forest backing his property.We’ll enter through there and split into twos.”

“How the hell are we going to get inside the bunker?”

“The entrance is located in the basement,” Rami said.“Hidden doorway behind a bookcase.”

“Good enough for me.See you in a few.”He hung up then quickly dialed Mila’s number.

She answered on the third ring, a laugh caught in her voice.

“Hey, it’s me.”

“Where are you?”Some of the laughter was gone, making him regret calling her.If she’d managed to relax and was enjoying the time with Dana, he didn’t want to throw a wrench into their moment.

“Almost at Hunter’s.Thought I’d check in to see how you’re doing.”

He heard a door click shut.“Good.Dana’s great.I really like her.”

“Glad to hear that.What are you guys talking about?”

“Umm.Nothing.”

“Nothing, huh?”He couldn’t have stopped the grin if he’d wanted to.“I wouldn’t call three times in less than twelve hours nothing.”

She laughed, rich, feminine and all Mila.“Who says I told her anything like that?”

“Word travels.”A beat passed.“I’m really happy you’re comfortable there.Did you eat?”

“Dana just ordered pizza.I was about to jump in the shower.”

“Good.I’ll let you do that.I’ll call you when I’m on my way back.”Fuck, he just wanted to be with her.He hated this separation.

And whatever that meant wasn’t something he was prepared to dissect.Not now.Maybe not for a long time.But Mila meant something to him.

Something he didn’t want to let go of yet.

Rami’s brake lights came on, and Ghost followed him as he turned onto a gravel road lined with thick woods.A sense of foreboding crawled up his neck as he bumped over the loose stones.

“Be careful.”Her voice hitched.

He grunted.“I’m fine.Hunter’s failed twice now—with me and then you.He’s gonna need an angel to survive the next hour.”

Mila was silent.

“Have a hot shower and relax.I’ll see you soon.”

“Just come back.”The plea came out rough and strangled.

“Honey, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be than with you.Let me finish this shit with Hunter and we can plan that trip to Mexico, okay?”