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and do it to her again. Hell, I don’t know why I bother,” shoving Tar out of his way, “she’ll succeed in killing herself this time. Mark my words!”
    Tar moved back in his face. “What ‘bout my pain? Or am I not supposed to feel anything? My heart shouldn’t be ripped to shreds? Oh, I see, I should just excuse her actions and forget how she betrayed my love for her,” he growled through a clenched jaw.
    Mitch shouldered him out of the way. “Is this about Keeley? Or Lisa?” he snarled.
    “Fuck you!”
    The aircraft began to move, forcing both men to take their seats. Tar was swallowing down his anger at Mitch. He was heartbroken over what Keeley did and not completely sure he could move past it. But he still loved her. There was the crux. He sat there in deep contemplation as Mitch’s words began to rattle around in his head. Would Keeley take her own life? He knew the answer to that. “Stop the plane!” he frantically howled out while undoing his seatbelt.
    One of the pilots called back, “Sorry, man, we’ve been cleared for takeoff.”
    “Mitch?” Tar stared at the only man who could force them to abort.
    Mitch gave the command but was shocked when told, “Sorry, Sir. We’re under orders. Sit down and buckle up. Now.”
    Tar barely got his ass in the seat before the plane began to rumble down the runway. What did he do? How could he have done this to the woman he loved? He’d never forgive himself if she succeeded at killing herself. Good God, he’d taken an already screwed situation and sent it into clusterfuck. Reality slammed his gut like a wrecking ball. He barely opened the airsickness bag in time before vomiting.
    Mitch was already on the air phone trying to get answers. He got his ass chewed out for questioning orders. When all was said and done, he understood the why’s…but damn. He scrubbed his face, once he ended the call, and went to tell Tar. “I’m sorry,” he offered with a clasp to his friend’s shoulder.
    The haunted gaze that met his buckled his knees. “I’ve not only failed her, Mitch. I signed her death certificate.” A panged moan followed those last five words.
    Mitch fought for control of his own emotions. “She’s strong. Give her some credit.”
    Tar’s head bowed. Both men knew what it looked like when you thought all was lost. Then it hit Tar, he could fly back after the rest of the team landed in Los Angeles. “I’ll fly straight back. She’s in good hands.”
    A lump crowded Mitch’s throat. “No. You won’t.”
    “Come again?”
    “Fuuuuuck,” he exhaled. “There’s a new threat.” Tar leveled a look at him. One Mitch fully understood. Swallowing past the dread, he continued, “Lisa and Cole are in grave danger.”
    “Chase?”
    “They may have a lead there; we’ll know more soon.”
    “Wait.” Tar stood along with Mitch. “I thought I was helping find Chase?”
    “You’re too closely related. Plus, they feel your family ties will help you keep your sister-in-law and nephew safe.”
    “That’s horseshit!” Tar rumbled. “I should be out in the field.”
    Mitch didn’t disagree but his hands were tied. “Sorry, man.”
    Tar grabbed a piece of paper and pen, beginning to write. He might not be great with words but Keeley needed to know he hadn’t given up on her. He was still processing if there would ever be a them again.
    The flight was short, and they’d already landed before Tar could regain any form of composure. The team filed off the aircraft as Tar met Mitch on the tarmac and handed the note over. “Please, get this to Keeley. I don’t know how, but she must have it as soon as possible.”
    “I’ll make it happen, bro.”
    “I know you will. I owe you one, Mitch.”
    “Nah. Let’s find your brother, return all safely to their lives so you can get back to your woman.”
    Tar raked his hair. “Doubt she’ll have me after this.”
    “I think she might surprise you,” Mitch declared before assembling the team and