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“That’s not a simple question to answer.”

Elias snorted. “Just like a fed. Another non-answer to your question, Andre.”

Angie glared at him. “Think you know all about the CIA?”

“I’ve dealt with enough crap from the government. All of us have.”

“You don’t understand as much as you think you do. The answer to your question is yes and no.”

“Explain,” Iona snapped. “You’re wasting time, and that makes me wonder if you’re behind the things happening to Riley.”

Angie’s eyes widened. “What things? Are you all right, Riley?”

“Were you working with Nate or not when you were in Homestead, Angie?” Why wouldn’t she just answer the question?

“Yes and no. Yes, I was technically still on the CIA’s payroll, but I wasn’t active.”

This made no sense. Why wouldn’t Angie just spill everything? “Are you telling me you were a field agent?”

She nodded.

“Why were you living in Homestead?”

“I was hiding.”

Okay, not what she’d expected to hear. “From what?”

“Not what. Who. Eduardo Garcia.”

Riley stilled. No, that couldn’t be right. “How did you cross paths with Garcia?”

“On a mission. How else?”

“Where?” Andre asked.

“Mexico. The Chihuahua Province.”

Riley groaned. Of course, it had to be in the Chihuahua Province. Ninety percent of the population who lived in that province hated Fortress Security and its operatives with a passion. Fortress interfered with criminal activities the public officials ignored.

“I don’t believe it.” Elias shook his head.

Angie straightened, her gaze intense. “You’ve been to the Chihuahua Province?”

“More than we want. It’s never fun.”

Iona’s lips curled. “Understatement.”

“What were you doing down there, Riley?” Angie frowned. “It’s too dangerous for you and your friends to go on vacation in that area.”

“Vacation?” Elias laughed. “Lady, no one in their right mind would visit that part of Mexico for fun.”

“Then why were you there?”

“Ever heard of Fortress Security?”

“Brent Maddox’s outfit?”

“That’s right.”