Free The Recruit (Book Three) by Elizabeth Kelly Page A

absolute refusal to fire you, is the reason you
still have a job.”
    Guilt flooded
through Will. He had treated Richard horribly near the end, and to
hear that even then Richard had defended him filled him with regret
and sorrow.
    “Which leads me
to my next point. I’ve done my research on Lycans, Will. I know
very well the dangers that a human who has been turned can present.
We are anxious to keep Hannah in the program, she has proved
repeatedly that she’s an effective hunter, but the Board will not
allow another incident like the one with Lafen and Marco to happen
again. Obviously with the hiring of Douglas and Constance, we’re
giving it another try. But I’ll be honest – I have my doubts about
them as well. Alan was found mutilated beyond recognition. Douglas
has admitted that he killed the man.”
    “Alan was
responsible for the deaths of dozens of recruits!” Will snapped.
“He deserved what was coming to him.”
    “I’m not saying
he didn’t.” Jordan said patiently. “But the manner in which Douglas
killed him was disturbing to say the least. Plus, we cannot forget
that Lycans are also working with the leeches.”
    Will sighed
heavily. “What do you want me to say? You obviously will never
trust my kind.”
    “That isn’t
true.” Jordan said carefully. “Despite what I have witnessed in the
past, I am more than willing to give the Lycans here a chance. But,
that being said, I am concerned about Ms. Torrington. Her ability
to keep her control is obviously not going to be on par with yours
and the others.”
    “She can
learn.” Will said immediately. “She’s tough and she’s strong, and
it won’t take long for us to teach her how to control the
shift.”
    Jordan stared
silently at him for a long moment. “I hope you’re right, Will. I
really do.”
    There was a
soft knock at the door and Jordan checked his watch before calling
for the person to come in. Hannah entered the room and she and Will
stared at each other in surprise as Jordan smiled.
    “Ms.
Torrington. Thanks for coming by and seeing me. Will – we’re done
for now. Thanks.”
    “I’d like to
stay.” Will said immediately.
    “Oh, that won’t
be necessary.” Jordan replied. “I just need to have a brief meeting
with Hannah.”
    “I don’t care.
I’m – “
    “It’s fine,
Will.” Hannah was still standing by the door and she gave him a
quick smile. “I’ll talk to you later, alright?”
    He headed
toward the door and paused before kissing her lightly on the mouth.
“I’ll see you soon.”
    “You bet.” She
gave him another confident smile but he could see the anxiety in
her eyes and he squeezed her hand reassuringly before leaving the
room.
    Jordan stood up
and she crossed the room to shake his hand. “Welcome, Hannah. I’m
Jordan Hart and it’s great to finally meet you. Why don’t you have
a seat and we’ll get started.”

Chapter 7
     
    Douglas opened
his door and smiled at Hannah. “Hello, Hannah.”
    “Hello,
Douglas.” She gave him a nervous smile. “I – I came to apologize
for what happened earlier. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long.”
    “That’s
alright.” He said immediately.
    “It isn’t. I
nearly killed you and I can’t tell you how sorry I am. I feel
terrible for what I did.”
    He shook his
head. “I understand, Hannah. Besides, it turned out fine.”
    “Only because
of Selena. If she hadn’t come in when she did, I – “
    “Do not worry
about it.” Douglas interrupted. “Now, why don’t you come in and
have a nice cup of tea.”
    “Are you sure
you want me to come in?” Hannah asked hesitantly. “I’ll understand
if you prefer I didn’t.”
    “Don’t be
silly.” He stepped back and motioned for her to enter his
apartment. “Besides, Will and Mannie are here and I know Will wants
to talk to you.”
    She crossed the
room to Will. He hugged her tightly and kissed her briefly on the
mouth. “How did it go?”
    “Fine.” She sat
down next to him and smiled