Glass bead series - Mike

1. Mike

Mike paced impatiently back and forth in his hotel room, never taking his eyes off his cell phone. It had been twelve minutes since Tracy's emergency call had been received, and each one seemed like an eternity. Cold fear had taken hold of him and left him unable to think clearly. He closed his eyes for a moment, tried to calm down a little and surrendered to his memories. He would never forget the day when he had sought help and shelter from Tracy, badly injured and bleeding. She and her friends had selflessly tended to his gunshot wound, removed the bullet and probably saved his life. No concerns had been expressed and no questions had been asked. Tracy and he had been having quite a passionate affair, and if it hadn't been for this incident, it might have turned into something more. But his actions had put her in danger, brought her to the attention of his pursuers, and to this day, thirteen months later, he couldn't forgive himself. There had only been one way to protect her and himself. He had turned his back on New York and broken her heart.

A deep sigh escaped his soul and he looked thoughtfully at his reflection in the window. Did he still know who this man with his short black hair and extremely dark eyes really was? He had buried his true identity too deep inside, had become Mike Chambers, 37, single and a successful businessman with every fiber of his body. He shook his head vigorously. Enough of this, now it was all about Tracy's well-being. Why was it taking so long? His concerns grew with every second, even though he knew that his men were the best in their field and would not rest until they had helped Tracy. Finally, a vibration indicated an incoming message on h