Dangerous_Rescue by test

Author:test
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter Eleven

Kent, Washington May 17th 10:00 PM local time

O'Brien leaned against the bookcase that ran beneath the living room windows.

The modest rental house verged on shabby, with a large yard in a working class neighborhood. However, the residence suited his purpose well. The neighborhood was largely comprised of recent immigrants, who minded their own business. Plus, with so many illegal aliens in the area, the Qsani men blended well.

Habib and Ahmad stayed in the suburbs with him, while Yasir, Bahar, and Dahab rented rooms from a downtown hotel accustomed to a cash-paying cliental.

Scanning the five men, facing him, he made a point of holding each man's eyes for a few seconds. Perspiration trickled down his spine. The sweat formed a pool of fear in the small of his back where the compact weapon nestled. However, he kept his voice carefully reasonable as he manipulated them, demanding their loyalty and obedience.

"You are the chosen Sons of Allah, and it saddens me to tell you of a new problem barring success for our mission. Our brother, Kareem is showing signed of consciousness. He is a man of honor, but his wounds have left him too weak to take his own life. We must save him from the pain of torture by the infidel devils. Who will risk his life to send Kareem to his eternal reward?"

After too many long seconds, Yasir stood. "My English is very excellent and I have medical training. I believe I am the logical choice." He angled his head toward Ahmad and Habib. "Unless one of you claims the right as Kareem's brother?"

The brothers sat as stiff and still as traffic cones. At last, Habib the elder of the two spoke. "No, we are all brothers here." His sweeping glance did not include O'Brien.

"Very well, Yasir has spoken. Let me know if you need any assistance." O'Brien offered gravely, reasserting dominance over the meeting.

Yasir grunted an assent.

"Let us have a moment of silence for Kareem's sacrifice." O'Brien waited several beats while they all maintained a respectful silence, honoring their wounded comrade's sacrifice.

Judging enough time had passed, he moved on to the heart of the meeting. "There are only four days left of the princess's official visit and our sources tell us there is no set time for the exchange. We must consider alternatives."

Dahab spoke slowly with his heavy Qsani accent. "What of kidnapping the fake princess? Would that not aid our cause?"

O'Brien nodded, pretending to consider the suggestion. "It would embarrass the infidels. However, it would not gain us leverage with either Qsan or Svensberg."

"What if we capture both Princesses?" Ahmad asked belligerently. "Kareem's death must be avenged. What if Princess Halle never comes to Seattle? Then my brother dies for nothing. Kill the infidel imposter princess--this will teach the devils we can not DANGEROUS RESCUE

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be disrespected."

A low rumble of agreement swelled in the small room.

O'Brien spoke calmly, aware he was the sole voice of reason in seething pit of wounded honor. "This would not be wise, until we no longer have any use for her.

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