CHASE: REAPER-Patriots: Book Forty-Seven by Mary Kennedy

Author:Mary Kennedy [Kennedy, Mary]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-01-12T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

“Are you ready?” asked Chase.

“I’m so ready,” smiled Maeve. “It’s been so long since I could really test the ankle. I’m excited to see how it holds up.” She looked to see Shay walking toward them but noticed Clay, Cruz, and Trak all at the start line as well.

“Don’t worry, honey. They’re just running with you to be sure nothing happens,” said Chase. Although, truth be told, he wasn’t sure why they were all there either.

“We’ll run at your pace, Maeve,” said Clay. “You and Shay will lead, and if you feel like you can go fast, go faster. If not, then this is just a jog in the park.”

“How far should I go?” she asked.

“How far would you normally go?” asked Cruz.

“When I was in full training mode, maybe ten or fifteen miles. But I haven’t run like this in years. I still skied cross-country, but that’s different.”

“It’s still a toll on your body,” said Trak. “Just run at your pace.” She nodded at the handsome man. He had a sprinkling of silver running through his long black hair. He was very handsome, and in spite of his years, he was lean with muscle and a piercing gaze.

“Just two girls out for a run,” smiled Shay. Shay began the slow jog, itching to let go and really run one out today. It had been a while with all the rain and cooler weather. She hoped Maeve would be able to keep up. She loved running but didn’t always want to run with the men.

Four miles in, Trak pointed to his watch and noted to Cruz and Clay that she was running a six-minute mile. She didn’t even know how far they’d gone or how fast she was running.

“Ready to kick it up?” asked Shay.

“More than ready,” smiled Maeve. Kicking her heels, Shay knew she was pushing Maeve, but it didn’t seem to faze her in the least. For the next six miles, they ran close to four-minute miles, leaving the boys in their dust. When Shay kicked it into high gear, Maeve struggled to keep up with her but wasn’t far behind.

Waiting for her at the finish line, she hugged the other woman, laughing at the men coming up behind them. Cruz and Clay ran neck and neck, but Trak passed them both, retaining the title of fastest man at RP.

“That was amazing!” laughed Maeve. “Not even so much as a little twinge. I can’t remember when I was able to run like that.”

“You really pushed it,” smiled Shay. “Were you aware of how fast you were going?”

“Nope, and I don’t care. It was just so much fun!” Cruz looked at Clay and Trak, trying to catch his breath.

“We need to get you to the gym. We’ve got a few more things we’d like to check.”

“Cool,” she said, grabbing her sport bottle and towel. Shay led the way, leaving the men behind them.

“She’s superior to everyone except Shay,” said Trak. “If the Russians find her, they’ll use her, or at least what is in her, for their own uses.

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