Guarded by desire: Meeting agent Weller

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d with a chuckle and a shak

ence while also having specialized areas in which he could be trained. Nick aspi

to him at 9 a.m. sharp. Don't be late for your appointment. Here's your file, make s

responded, bowing formally but gig

Nick passed by, I smacked him on the back of the head, quietly wishing that I would get something as wonderful as his. Officer Roman didn't say anything until the door

they threw at me. I put forth the effort, and it paid off. With the exception of long-range shooting, in which I finished a close second to Nick, I had received the highest marks in every evaluation.

ne Spencer on the inside. I opened it with a glimmer of curiosity, having no idea what it was all about. There was a picture of her on the ope

his is?" I inquired, perplexed as to why he had g

cant man. "Her name is Jane Spencer, and she is the dau

who was widely expected to win the election later this year and take over the ova

e content. She was just dismissed from Stanford University. Within a year and a half, she had attended four more

r nearly a year against her will. The only reason she was discovered was because the cops were searching his home for narcotic

plosives at four different subway stations at the same time during peak rush hour in Manhattan. Everyone suspected it was him, but no one could ever prove it, and critical witnesses and evidenc

im directly to the murder, which was presented during the trial. Everyone is aware of who he is and what he does, yet he has always managed to escape beyond our grasp. The murder of Jackson Robe

?" says the narrator. I inquired, still perplexed as

ng like that. There is a significant likelihood that Miss Spencer will be summoned to testify again because she was the only witness who made it to the trial on the first try. Death threats have

're talking about. Despite the fact that I'd been chosen for an unique job, he was telling m

n. They have refused to collaborate with her. Based on my understanding, she's a true livewire, and she's one tough little tough chick. However, this young lady is immensely significant, not only because she may be call

will be compelled to accompany her to college and effectivel

k my head and threw the file onto his desk, which he caught. "That is pure and utter nonsense! "I'm SWA

ted the best agents from every department and sent the top ten to Senator Spencer, who personally chose you! You were the sole re

aged in this?" As I argued, "If she's the daughter of a Sena

ce later in their careers," he remarked, a shrug on his face. I looked away as he tilted his head to the side, his eyes drilling straight into mine. It'll just be till the conclusion of the legal case, Kurt.

words, my ears perk

s a very critical assignment for you to do." The possibility of her death and the case falling apart may seem remote, but if

for eight months, and you'll land the job of your dreams. Done

ent to a location outside of the state. "You're going to be working covertly with her." H

red. Dark hair and dark eyes matched my personal preferences, and she was the most beautiful damn thing I'd ever seen. Due to the fact that she was

reviously stated, she's a bit of a badass; the reasons for this are documented in the file, which does not make for pleasant bedtime reading." He stated it with a sigh and stroked the

xed manner; they'll have things waiting for you when you arrive, so don't overdo it with the clothes you bring. Because of the sensitivity of the situation, only a few individuals are aware of it; they're not sure if there's a leak in

he front door. As I walked around the corner, I brought out the sample assignment and read through it again, ma

next morning, and I needed to get packing and make sure I was ready to go. As soon as I was alone in my room, I gra

to leave his home, and he had threatened to beat her and emotionally abuse her. Upon being taken into custody, she attempted to commit herself by cutting her wrists. She was found trapped in a cupboard, b

he police file. They didn't have a pleasant appearance. At the sight of her swollen and bruised face and arms, bile surged to the back of my throat. Accordin