Marcus

Chapter Fifty Two

Marcus ~

Caroline was terrified at the sight of Fox waiting for her outside of the medical unit and the rest of the team was equally confused.

He was taken into custody and was being investigated for treason. How the fuck is he here?

Marcus pulled Caroline against him and felt Logan tighten up on her from the other side.

It took all of Marcus' self control not to attack Fox. He wanted to lunge at him, to take him to the ground and pummel his flesh until he felt satisfied enough to take his life, but he didn't. He stayed glued to Caroline, acting as her personal bodyguard because she needed him.

"Thank God you're alright Caroline." Fox said, attempting to approach them.

Hard heavy steps pounded the pavement from behind them as Hunter's massive body charged forward. His powerful movements made Fox take a step back, but didn't wipe the smile from his face.

"Hall, what a pleasure to see you in person. It's been what? Three? Four years?"

"What the fuck are you doing here?" Hunter growled.

"Oh didn't you hear? Cooper confessed to framing me, trying to get promoted and to save his own ass. Turns out he'd been the one taking money for Intel and tried to pin it on me. They even found one of his accounts in the Cayman Islands where he was stashing his payouts."

"Bullshit." Hunter bit out.

"You can watch his video confession if you'd like." 

"I think I'd rather talk to him myself." Hunter said with disgust.

"Well that part might be a little difficult. The poor sap took his own life after confessing. Couldn't live with the guilt I suppose." Fox said with a malicious grin.

Fox must have blackmailed Cooper for the confession, then killed him and made it look like a suicide.

"You fucking bastard!" Caroline yelled as tears escaped her eyes.

"Come now Caroline. That's no way to speak to your supervisor."

"Ex supervisor," Hunter corrected.

"Excuse me?" Fox asked, recoiling his head in confusion.

"Didn't you hear? Once you were taken into custody the CIA released Caroline from her contract. She is officially retired and doesn't answer to you - Now if you don't mind she's in need of medical attention, so get out of the fucking way." Hunter said in a deep intimidating voice.

Fox took a step back, keeping his eyes glued to Hunter as Marcus and the rest of the men walked past, surrounding Caroline on all sides.

"See you around, Hall." Fox taunted.

Hunter stopped in his tracks and turned his head over his shoulder slightly with his jaw locked tightly in place.

"Don't get fucking comfortable Fox. You'll be behind bars again soon." Hunter growled.

Every man on the team had their ears perked as the medics took Caroline, ready to give Hunter aid, but knowing he didn't need it.

"You do realize there's a long line of people who won't get their pockets lined now. And who's fault do you think that is? Who's name do you think I gave them when they wanted to know who was responsible for them not getting paid? You better watch yourself, Hall." 

Hunter's lip snarled up in disgust before he charged forward, taking hold of the front of Fox's shirt and slamming him up against the side of the building.