“The president should be back in a few days from Germany, and we can approach him about a new plan,” Spider stated.
“What about the kids, Teagan?” Christian said.
“We can make up a reason why I’ve been away. Maybe a girls’ trip or something.”
Christian shook his head.
“Let me stop you right there. The last thing I’m doing is lying to my kids about why their mother can’t tuck them in at night.”
“Christian, believe me. This isn’t what I wanted, and it’s the last thing I would ever ask you to do.”
“Then don’t and demand to come home now.”
“I can’t.”
“No, you won’t. You have some sick attachment to the same people who put you in this damn place, and you refuse to turn your back,” Christian fussed.
“Give me a few days, and I’ll get you out,” Spider said.
“Thanks, Spider,” Teagan repli
