Savannah's Curse

Savannah's Curse by Shelia M. Goss

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going on, I need you to take me home immediately.”
    Troy saluted her. “Yes, ma’am.”
    Troy had no right to make decisions for her. He should have told her about Montana’s call. Savannah tried to calm down while waiting for Montana to answer her cell phone. She was unsuccessful reaching her. The call went to voice mail. She dialed Asia’s number. She watched Troy clean up the kitchen as she nervously tapped her foot. “Asia, what’s going on?”
    Before Asia could respond, Montana’s voice rang out from the other end. “The police said the house looked a mess. We’ve been trying to reach you. Neither one of us has slept a wink worried about you.”
    â€œI told you I was fine. Look, don’t go over to the house. Give me the number of the officer you spoke with and I’ll take it from here.”
    â€œI want you to know I called Uncle Raymond.”
    â€œMontana, I told you I got this.”
    â€œHe’s out of the country right now. But as soon as he calls me back, I’m telling him everything.”
    â€œDon’t. I need you to trust me. Do not say anything to him or anybody else. Please,” Savannah pleaded.
    â€œThis is too much,” Montana responded.
    â€œLet me talk to Asia,” Savannah stated.
    â€œSis, what’s going on?” Asia asked. “We’ve been worried sick about you.”
    â€œI need you to convince Montana not to talk to Uncle Raymond. I’m not saying he had anything to do with Dad’s death, but he works for The Agency. He might be the enemy.”
    â€œI can’t promise you she’ll listen to me, but I’ll do my best,” Asia promised.

8
    Troy watched Savannah frantically pace side to side as she talked to her sisters. He knew he should have told her before breakfast about the message, but neither he nor she had had much sleep, and he wanted her to be relaxed for at least a few minutes. Selfishly he wanted to enjoy some uninterrupted time with her.
    I need to get a grip. That’s why I don’t like mixing business with pleasure. Truth be told, he knew from the moment he laid eyes on Savannah again, he needed her. Troy wanted her like he needed oxygen.
    He told Savannah almost everything.
    He purposely left out the fact that Major made him promise to watch out for Savannah and her sisters if anything happened to him. He recalled their last conversation as if Major had a premonition of his death.

    They met at a local diner and talked over coffee. Troy could hear Major’s voice as if he said it yesterday. “There’s a rat in The Agency who has been getting some of the other operatives killed.”
    â€œAre you sure? I know we have a few hotheads—myself included—but a rat? Major, that’s serious.”
    Major pulled out a small brown envelope. He checked his surroundings before sliding it to Troy under the table. Troy took it and slipped it into his pant pocket without anyone being the wiser.
    â€œTake a look at it, and then let me know what you think.”
    â€œI will, but I don’t think you have anything to worry about,” Troy said in between bites.
    â€œI’m counting on you to take care of my daughters, especially Savannah.”
    â€œDo your girls know about me?” Troy asked.
    â€œNo, I’ve tried to keep as much of my job from them as possible.”
    â€œMaybe you should tell at least one of them, so it won’t be a surprise.”
    â€œSon, you handle your business and I’ll handle mine. Understood?” Major asked.
    â€œYes, sir.”
    Troy never brought it up again. He assumed that Major would be around and die a natural death. He didn’t expect foul play to be the end of his friend and ex-boss.
    â€œTroy, one more thing. When are you going to make things right with my daughter?” Major asked.
    Troy was caught totally off guard. Up until this point he assumed Major didn’t know about

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