Free James (Teumessian Trilogy Book 2) by Ana Elise Meyer

grasped the basic concept. Where are you confused?”
    Elliot realized he would not get a straight answer, “I understand, sir.”
    Ray scanned the group, “Any other stupid questions?”
    Nobody moved.
    “Then we can continue. You will submit weekly reports to John and myself regarding the movements and conversations of the ambassador under your protection. They have been informed you are going to be there as undercover security disguised as interpreters to keep them safe. You will maintain that cover.”
    James nodded with a smile. Now this was making more sense.
    “John, if you will do the honors of calling out the teams.” Ray gestured for John to take the floor as he handed him the folders.
    John stepped up, “French Embassy: Elliot, Timothy, and Norma. English Embassy: Gregory, James, and Franchesca….”
    James stopped listening after that point. He looked straight at Greg and then at Chessy. They were both still in full attention. James smiled. He would get to work with his best friend and the girl he wanted. He was feeling pretty good. Then it dawned on James. Why would they give him a position with his best friend and the girl he wanted? James looked to Ray and made eye contact. Oh, shit, James thought. He could see in Ray’s eyes that keeping them with him was for a reason. James realized at that point that he had zoned out completely as John had finished giving out the assignments and everyone had started talking.
    Ray moved back to the front of the classroom, “Okay everyone, you are not done yet. Please be quiet.”
    Everyone’s attention went back to the front of the room.
    “Each group will leave tonight, so please pack your bags. Each group will receive files on the ambassadors and his or her employees. You will each be issued a Sig 226 9mm to carry at all times. Reminder, you are there to protect our ambassadors. You will use any means necessary to defend them, yourself, and your country. Is that clear?”
    They all replied in unison, “Yes, Sir.”
    “I need one from each of the teams to come forward and take your team’s file.”
    Immediately, Chessy stood up and walked toward the front of the room along with several other candidates.
    James looked to Greg, “Yah, let’s let her take this one.”
    Greg laughed, “Yup, learning quick. Just let her take the lead.”
    “So Elliot is our leader because he is up there too.” Tim laughed. “I’ll be damned if I take orders from him. He drives me nuts.”
    Both Greg and James laughed.
    Chessy had received their file and walked straight to James and Greg, “Okay, let’s go. We need to go over it before we leave,” she said as she waved the file.
    “We will follow your lead,” James said with a wink.
    Greg just sat silently and rolled his eyes.
    “Then let’s go outside. It is a nice day,” Chessy said with an eager smile, her blue eyes lit up.
    As Chessy moved toward the door, both Greg and James got up and followed her out. Chessy led them out the building and to the wooden picnic tables that were lined under the trees outside of the building. Chessy sat down and quickly opened the file. James took a seat next to her with Greg taking the seat across from them. Chessy was quickly sifting through the paperwork. She was excited.
    Greg was more cautious. “Okay, can I see? You are going through that really fast and not sharing.” Greg reached out to take the papers.
    “No, stop. I got this. Okay, we have Ambassador Martin Huntsman. He was appointed earlier this year by President Calvin Warren. He is originally from Texas.”
    Greg buried his head in his hands. “Great, a Texas man. I’m sure he will love having a black man protecting him.”
    James laughed, “Dude, really, it’s the modern age. Don’t jump to that conclusion.”
    “Let’s hope you're right. So Chessy, what’s the reason he got his appointment?”
    “What do you mean?” She asked.
    “Give us some background on him,” James added.
    “Oh okay. He is a….oh