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“How so?” Ryan asked.
“Well, from the time she could probably remember, she pleased an authority figure. Del and Adam are that to her at this stage in the game. I will say she always pitches in if she can.”
He had noticed that, too. She kept herself separate but on equal footing. And whenever they needed extra hands, she was there, adding to the group’s overall strength. It was odd that she did so much, but many of the group knew little about her personal life. Yes, they knew she was a child of a cult leader, but beyond that—and the speculation about her relationship with Ian—people knew very little about her.
“She’ll beat you down there if you aren’t careful,” Marcus said.
When Seth glanced over at the elevators, he noticed Ryan and Maya were already waiting on it.
“Thanks. Hey, how is the hiring for Team Charlie?”
“Got a few perspectives. It’s hard since they all need the highest security clearances.”
They all needed security clearances, but the terrorism group would have to have the highest because of what they would handle.
“I might have a few guys I can recommend. I know some of my old teammates are getting ready to retire.”
“Hey, thanks. That would help a bunch.”
“No problem.”
“Are you coming, Boss?”
He glanced at the elevators again and noticed Ryan and Maya standing on the lift.
“Coming,” he said, nodding to Marcus before jogging over to the lift.
“Do you think it was best to put her on that team?” Adam asked.
“She isn’t on the team. She’s shadowing them, and it would help if we all understood their mission. Autumn doesn’t need to know exactly what they do, but understanding their mission is important.”
Adam watched as she zipped out of her office and hurried to the elevators. She had some kind of bar in her hand—either candy or granola.
“But starting with Autumn?”
Del chuckled. “Yeah, risky, but it works this week. They need to feel as if they are part of the team.”
“You think they don’t feel like part of the team?”
“I think they do to a point. They showed up when we needed them dealing with the Hank Seymour problem.”
Seymour had reportedly tried to abduct Adam’s fiancée Jin a few months ago. When they zeroed in on the group they thought had her, Bravo showed up ready to help without being asked.
Del nodded. “I just want to be sure Alpha appreciates what they do. It’s different from terrorism. Most will understand that, but search and rescue is slightly different.”
He nodded. Each Bravo member was certified as an EMT. While the entire TFH force couldn’t do that, they should understand basic rescue procedures to help in an emergency.
“Okay. But if this goes badly, I’m blaming you.”
“Son, I live in a house dominated by women. I’m used to getting blamed.”
Adam smiled, and then he started laughing because it was true.
“Now,” Adam said, still chuckling, “why are you in my office?” He knew Del wouldn’t have shown up just to talk to Autumn.
“We have an issue with a visiting dignitary who needs extra security and gave the state department and the state of Hawaii little to no warning.”
That’s when he saw Marcus waiting on them. He waved him in.
