Night picked the lock and snuck into the room where Holly was being held captiveâ¦
She lay on a dirty cot, sobbing. At the sight of her anguish, the anger heâd felt at her for denying him knowledge of his son dissipated. He went to her, his steps so silent that she didnât hear him until he slid down beside her. She cried out and rolled over to fight him.
âShh, look at me, Holly. Quiet now.â
Her green eyes widened. Then recognition dawned and she nodded. The sadness in her expression was so strong that Night couldnât help himselfâhe pulled her into his arms and cradled her against him.
âAre you all right? Did they hurt you?â His words were a mere whisper in the cave of a room.
âIâm okay. I saw our baby.â
A Warriorâs Mission
Rita Herron
Award-winning author Rita Herron wrote her first book when she was twelve, but didnât think real people grew up to be writers. Now she writes so she doesnât have to get a real job. A former kindergarten teacher and workshop leader, she traded her storytelling for kids for romance, and writes romantic comedies and romantic suspense. She lives in Georgia with her own romance hero and three kids. She loves to hear from readers, so please write her at P.O. Box 921225, Norcross, GA 30092-1225, or visit her Web site at www.ritaherron.com.
The Confidential Code
I will protect my country and its citizens.
I will stand in the line of fire between innocents and criminals.
I will back up my fellow agents without questions.
I will trust my instincts.
And most of allâ¦
I WILL KEEP MY MISSION AND MY IDENTITY STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
Holly LangworthyâA mother who will do anything to rescue her kidnapped baby. Will she lose her life and her heart in the process?
Night WalkerâThis half-breed Colorado Confidential agent is a loner and the father of Hollyâs baby. His mission is to save Holly and her son, but once he rescues them, will they welcome him back into their lives?
Schyler LangworthyâAn innocent baby caught in the trap of a mad scientist. Will he survive in spite of the research drug he received via his birth mother?
Samuel LangworthyâThe former governor of Colorado was against Nightâs involvement with Holly, and has been acting suspiciously. Could he possibly have orchestrated his grandsonâs kidnapping to help son Joshuaâs campaign to keep Holly and Night apart?
Celia LangworthyâDoes she hold some clue as to who might have kidnapped Hollyâs baby?
Dr. Theodore GraceâCeliaâs former husband has been conducting germ experiments on the unsuspecting public. Has he kidnapped Hollyâs baby to seek revenge on Samuel for marrying Celia? And just how far will he go in his research with the baby?
Governor ForbesâHeâs bitter about losing the election to Joshua Langworthy, but is he bitter enough to get revenge by conspiring in a kidnapping?
Carlton SandersâThe man Hollyâs father wanted her to marry. He has political aspirations of his ownâdid he have a secret motive for romancing Holly?
To Tashya, for putting together a great bible and giving me my start six years ago.
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Epilogue
Mid-July
âHolly Langworthyâs three-month-old son has been kidnapped from his crib.â Colleen Wellesley leveled her gaze at the group of operatives sheâd assembled in the secret meeting room at the Royal Flush, the 6,000-acre cattle and horse ranch where the Colorado Confidential organization based its operation. The surveillance room had videos of the ranch access points and of the ICU offices in Denver, and computers that linked to the Department of Public Safety, the DMV and other government agencies on a limited basis.
Ten years ago, Colleen had founded a private investigation agency, Investigations, Confidential and Undercover, or ICU, which took on typical P.I. workâdivorces, missing persons, blackmail and other cases. Six months ago, ICU had been recruited as the newest branch of the Confidential organization, Colorado Confidential. ICUâs office in Denver had become a cover for Confidential activities. The private detective business still operated on a highly selective level, but most of the work now was done for the DPS and the federal government.
Confidential agent Night Walker jerked his head toward his boss in shock.
Holly Langworthy had a child?
The beautiful, chestnut-haired, sexy and pampered daughter of Samuel Langworthy, the former governor? Hollyâthe woman he had shared one incredible night with before her father had run him off and ordered him never to darken the doors of the Langworthy estate again?
âEveryone, this is my brother, Michael.â Colleen continued. âIâve asked him to join us today to offer suggestions and observations.â
Night tuned out the introductions. His mind was still reeling from the bombshell Colleen had just dropped about Holly Langworthy. Did Colleen know about his previous relationship with Holly?