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“They might hang around. To watch me.” Cord hadn’t thought about that. All he’d known was that his ranch was safer than Tessa’s small house. He had guns; he had a running vehicle. As long as he kept Tessa with him, he could protect her from any possible danger. He never dreamed he might be putting her in danger. “When will we know something? When will this be over?”
The colonel shook his head. “At this time, I’ve confirmed all I really can in order not to compromise any ongoing operation.” There was a flash of guarded sympathy in his eyes. “Your position is difficult, but we can’t put anyone at risk.”
He meant Hunt.
“I understand,” Tessa said suddenly. “I appreciate your time in coming out here.”
The man nodded. “I was hoping to alleviate your concerns. I would suggest you have your local law enforcement officers run a periodic patrol through the area. If you are under surveillance, extra personnel may be a deterrent.”
“Thank you so much,” Cord said sarcastically. “Your assistance has been invaluable.”
John nodded, seeming to understand his frustration. “We’ll be in contact.” He stepped out the door and went to his car before glancing back at Tessa.
“John,” Tessa suddenly called, startling Cord. He had nothing further to say to anyone in the military until they told him more than they already had.
Tessa joined the colonel at the car, speaking briefly to him, her hand touching her stomach. The man nodded once before sliding behind the wheel and driving away.
“Do you mind telling me what you said to him?” Cord asked when she had carefully traversed the icy patches to his side.
“I simply said I didn’t want Hunt to know about the baby.” She stared up at him.
He gently caught her arm as she moved to walk past him. “Why not? I think Hunt should know. He’d be upset if he—”
“It’s my baby, Cord Greer,” she snapped. “I don’t want Hunt knowing about the baby. Not while he’s missing. Not while he’s obviously involved in something that has the military operating under caution. Did you ever stop to think that if Hunt found out, he might try to come home? He might try to contact me? That could put him at risk. Worse, it could put my baby at risk. And that is something I will not do.”
She was determined on this issue—and he unwillingly forced himself to admit that she was right. “I’m sorry. I wasn’t thinking.”
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