A.J. jumped up, his fists clenched. “If you think I’m sitting here and waiting while my brother goes into danger, you’re crazy.”
“Look, Camacho. I’ll bring your brother back here when we’re through, but I can’t have him distracted by you. You stay.”
* * *
A.J. paced like a caged panther, all grace and power. Every so often he’d stop and look out the window.
She left him alone, knowing that there was nothing she could say or do that would alleviate his anxiety. They were both playing a waiting game.
Sienna looked down at her watch and her stomach lurched. It was six o’clock and her sister’s wedding rehearsal was over, and the dinner was just beginning. She closed her eyes and leaned her head back wearily.
She should have called, but she remembered her sister’s words.Don’t bother to get fitted. Don’t bother to come at all.
“What’s wrong?” A.J. asked, sitting down next to her.
“I’m missing the rehearsal dinner. The wedding is tomorrow, and I don’t even have my gown ready. I’m afraid she’ll never forgive me.”
“She’s your sister. She’ll forgive…”
“It’s not your fault. We thought David’s life was in danger. I don’t regret the choice I made.”
He pulled her against him, holding her, comforting her the way she’d comforted him yesterday.
Exhaustion and the warmth of the fire lulled Sienna to sleep. The next thing she knew, she heard the door to the cabin open.
* * *
A.J. felt intense relief to see David standing in the doorway, his right arm in a sling, looking like he could conquer the world.
“A.J.!”
“David!”
The two brothers met and hugged tightly.
“Damn, I’m glad to see you,” A.J. said.
David hugged him back with one arm, a catch in his voice. “Me, too, A.J. Me, too.”
“What happened to your arm?”
“I twisted my shoulder taking down Moran.”
Sienna came over and extended her hand. “Hi, David. It’s nice to finally meet you. We’ve been looking for you.”
David shook Sienna’s hand with his left one. “I know. Norton filled me in. I’m really sorry. I couldn’t contact anyone. I couldn’t risk it.”
Sienna moved away to give him some privacy with his brother. A.J. turned to David. “So, my brother the undercover operative.”
“I know you were worried about me, but I have to tell you, it’s been great. I’m sorry I twisted my shoulder. I won’t get to see the look on Jack’s face when they take him down.”
David glanced over at Sienna, who was talking to Rob.
David’s sharp brown eyes studied A.J., taking in every detail. “So, what’s up with the cop?”
“What do you mean?”
“Come on. I’ve already seen the way she looks at you.”