Second Chance-In the mist Book 1 novel Chapter 60

"Are you saying that Tom and whoever else he was involved with were trafficking people?" I asked, in shock that such individuals still existed. I've dealt with cases like this before, but it always impressed me because the victims were just young girls.

"Someone is still doing it, Becca. And it looks like the place of delivery is Bali. Specifically, at an after-party held following a social event." 

"Okay, that means we go undercover. Not that we're not already." 

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Bali, or as the lovers would say, Angel's Paradise, the most exotic place on Earth and I had the enormous pleasure of coming here, but on a mission. Although it was for business purposes, the pleasure still existed. The first thing that caught my attention was the angelic beaches with their palm trees. It was as if heaven had descended to Earth.

Located in Indonesia, the beautiful little island promised to be the most attractive destination in the world. I did a bit of research to know where I was going and I had to admit I was delighted with what I discovered about it. 

Even though I knew I wasn't here to relax, I was still a human being and I couldn't help but enjoy how beautiful the place was.

What I loved most was the summer sun that soothed all my senses. I was feeling so alive and at the same time enchanted by the surreal beauty of this land. I glimpsed at the beach next to our hotel, the one paid by the agency and the clean, blue water that lured me in a way I just couldn't resist.

The Grand Majestic Hotel, the one we were staying in, was by far the most beautiful structure I had ever seen. It was not a place I was used to. Logan saw my amazement and tried in his words not to sound so surprised. 

"Even though this place is miraculous and I can see it's left a more than a good impression on you, we mustn't forget why we're here, Becca." 

Hearing his voice was like an alarm clock from a reverie I wished would never end.

The small bathroom was so intimate that it did nothing to help me chase away all my sinful thoughts. It was like I could feel him everywhere I went or looked. I filled the bathtub and immersed myself in the hot water. The vanilla-scented foam was perfect for cooling me down. For fifteen minutes, I forgot everything and everyone and just enjoyed this place.

The room the agency rented for me was like a dream. But now I had to let go of that dream and go down as I had promised Logan. We needed to do some research around here before the party started. In the meantime, the invitations for us had arrived. 

"Looks like the air here suits you! Or is it water?" Logan laughed softly as he ordered two non-alcoholic cocktails in the hotel lobby. 

"Anything more intelligent you can't comment on? Look, we have the invitations. We're Mr. and Mrs. White, married for three years and running a successful business, a fashion house. We've come to the show because we're interested in purchasing part of the collection." 

"Wow, this role is looking better and better to me," Logan joked, with a wide grin from ear to ear.