Forged in Fire (A Red-Hot SEALs Novel) by McCallan Trish

Author:McCallan, Trish [McCallan, Trish]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Published: 2012-09-04T04:00:00+00:00

“ASSUMING THE KID was passing along a body count, we’re outmanned two to one.” Cosky flipped on his blinker and took the Federal Way exit. “Plus, while there’s some damn fine weapons in my dad’s collection, those assholes stashed MP5s on that plane.”

“If they’ve got MP5s, we’re outgunned no matter what your dad collected. We need a distraction,” Zane said in a matter-of-fact voice. “Bottle bombs come to mind.”

“Bottle bombs?” Beth felt a sinking sensation in her chest. Anything with the word bomb attached to its name sounded like something to be avoided.

“Molotov cocktails. Beer bottles, tampons, and gasoline, and you’re set. It wouldn’t take long to whip up a six-pack.”

He had to be kidding! She caught the round of nods traveling through the car. Or not. “What about Kyle and Ginny and Chastain’s family? They could get caught in the blaze or pass out from smoke inhalation.”

“Depending on furnishings, flooring, and interior composition, we’ve got four to seven minutes before spread and smoke become a problem.” Zane shot her a reassuring glance. “Plenty of time to get in, get them, and get back out again.”

Four to seven minutes? Plenty of time? Good God.

“I’ve got a better idea.” She sat up straighter. “Why don’t we call the police?”

What made perfect sense to her, apparently, made no sense to her fellow passengers, because they shook their heads in unison.

“It could tip off the kidnappers,” Zane told her quietly.

Oh, come on. The hijackers couldn’t have their hooks into everyone. Chances were the police hadn’t been compromised. And the more people who swarmed the house, the safer everyone would be.

Beth tried again. “It’s unlikely that anyone in the police department is corrupt. It makes sense that they’d go after Agent Chastain or Todd since both men served a purpose, but the cops wouldn’t be able to help them take that plane.”

Zane glanced at her. “A corrupt cop would be a gold mine. They could direct patrols away from the neighborhood where the hostages are stashed, bury reports if something leaked. And the more cops you add to the mix, the more likely something will go wrong. There’s a reason we work in smaller teams.”

“Besides,” Cosky glanced in the rearview mirror, “the police aren’t going to take our word on this. They’d contact the FBI. Any hostages would be killed within minutes.”

“If your friends are alive, we’re the best shot they have,” Zane told her. “We’re trained for extractions. We’ll get in and get them out.”

But at what cost? If Brendan Chastain’s cryptic comment had been a head count, they were going up against eight kidnappers. Eight ruthless, heavily armed kidnappers.

Ginny’s face flashed through her mind, followed by Kyle’s. God, she wanted them safe. She wanted them free from this nightmare, but not at the expense of Zane’s life or the lives of the other three men in the car.

“We’ll need to stop and grab supplies,” Mac said.

They were going to do this with or without her help.

Beth took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

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