66. Kian

As Kian opened the door to his cabin, he found Syssi standing in the tiny foyer with Allegra in her arms. Their daughter was dressed in an adorable little swimming suit adorned with a pink tutu, indicating they were on their way to the pool.

Hello, my lovelies. He kissed Syssis cheek and then Allegras. Are you going swimming with Mommy?

Allegra patted her tutu.

Its very pretty. Kian smiled.

What happened? Syssi adjusted Allegra in her arms. Why arent you at Oneguss bachelor party?

Ill tell you in a moment. First, I need a hug from my daughter. He took Allegra from her and peppered her face with tiny kisses, eliciting adorable giggles.

His heart was so full of love that it could burst from happiness, and for a moment, he allowed himself to enjoy it and forget about the latest gathering storm.

Dont keep me in suspense, Syssi said. What happened?

Carlos Modana arrived at his brothers mansion with two Doomers, he said softly, not to upset Allegra. They found out about Margo and suspect that shes somehow connected to us.

Syssis eyes widened. What are you going to do?

Kian sighed, shifting Allegra to one arm while wrapping the other one around Syssis shoulders. Turner is on his way. I want to ask him to station some of his people to watch over Margos family and possibly Frankies and Mias as well. The Doomers might dig deeper for information about Margo, and if they do, they will find out about her two best friends.

Syssi nodded. Its a good idea to cover all the bases. Mias grandparents are in their Arcadia home, and we cant tell them to go to the village because its on lockdown, and even if we could lift the lockdown, we shouldnt because they might already be watched.

My thoughts exactly.

Nana. Allegra pointed at the door.

We are going, sweetie. Syssi shifted her gaze back to Kian. Im meeting my parents and Andrew and Nathalie at the pool, so you will have the place to yourself to strategize with Turner for as long as you need to. She lifted on her toes and kissed his cheek. Poor baby. You never get a break.

He chuckled. I object to being called a baby, and its all fine as long as I can come home to you and Allegra at the end of the day. He planted a soft kiss on top of their daughters head before giving her back to her mother. Enjoy the pool, my loves.

As Kian opened the door for them, he found Turner standing outside. The guys severe expression softened when he saw Allegra. Hello, little lady. You look absolutely adorable in this bathing suit. Are you going swimming?

Nana, Allegra said with a satisfied smile.

We are going to meet Grandma at the pool, Syssi said. By the way, how is your grandson?

Turners face split in a grin. Big. That boy is going to be even taller than Douglas.

I would love to see his pictures if you got them, Syssi said. But perhaps some other time. Allegra is impatient, and you have a new emergency to deal with.

Right. Turners smile morphed into a frown. I still dont know what this latest one is about.

Come in, and Ill tell you. Kian ushered him inside and waved goodbye to his family.

Turner walked over to the bar and pulled out a bar stool. Do I need a shot of whiskey to hear your news?

No, but you can get one anyway. Kian poured them both a drink from one of his finest bottles and told Turner about Carlos and the Doomers, as well as his concern about Margos family.

You need to call Margo and tell her whats going on, was the first thing Turner said.

I know, but I need to know what to tell her. Can you arrange for someone to watch over her family?

Of course. Turner pulled out his phone. Im texting my assistant to find out who is available in Los Angeles for immediate deployment.

Does your assistant work on a Saturday?

Shes not in the office, but she knows she must always be on call.

Turners mode of operation was to keep a skeleton office staff, and subcontract operations to a select group of former Special Ops who had exchanged their uniforms for civilian clothing and continued doing what they had done before but for better pay.

When Turner was done texting, he shifted his gaze to Kian. Are you calling Margo?

Im waiting for your assistant to tell us if anyone is available to send to her parents house.

Just ask Margo to come here and dont tell her why. By the time she arrives, Ill have an answer regarding availability, and I will need to know where to send the team. The fastest way to get all the information I need is to talk to Margo.