Guarding Amberley by Nicole Flockton

Author:Nicole Flockton [Flockton, Nicole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aces Press, LLC
Published: 2019-07-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Tom slapped at the bug as it landed on his knee. “Fucking bugs. Why do they always hang the fuck around me?”

Cowboy chuckled at his side. “Because they know you’re single and don’t want you to feel lonely.”

Tom flipped his teammate the bird and slapped another sucker away, while trying not to think about Amberley and what she was doing. Or remember what she’d told him before he walked out the door.

They’d been in Sudan for the past five days. As much as they wanted to use the intel they’d been given and extract the photo journalist, it wasn’t always that easy.

As with all missions, there was a need to survey the area. Find out how many insurgents they’d have to deal with. He and his team were in pairs around the perimeter of the camp. They’d yet to set eyes on the hostage, but one particular cabin had a lot of action with men going in and out. Sometimes with a bowl, cup or both. More often than not, it was just two guys and they’d walk out, zipping up their pants laughing their heads off.

Tom was glad he wasn’t teamed up with T-Rex, not that he didn’t like his team mate, but this mission would have to be tough on him. Robot had paired with T-Rex, no doubt keeping his emotions in check.

A distant rumble of an engine rent the air and Cowboy straightened beside him. “Looks like there’s going to be some action soon.”

“Beat up jeep with two occupants and a truck bearing down fast from the east side of the camp. Be alert, and wait for my signal. Go time has arrived.” Robot’s low voice sounded in his ear.

With silent communication he and Cowboy took up different positions, while keeping the camp firmly in their line of business. A flurry of activity had sprung up and men began moving at a fast pace, collecting up fire arms. So far no one had entered the cabin and Tom hoped it stayed that way.

If luck was on their side the occupants of the camp would be too busy dealing with whoever was approaching, allowing Italy and Joker the opportunity to extract the hostage. Tom and the rest of his team tried not to rely on luck while on missions. Lady luck could either be a bitch or a princess. He hoped today she was feeling princess-like.

“Jeep and truck about to round the bend and arrive.” This came from Joker.

Getting down on his stomach, Tom adjusted his rifle keeping his focus on the gathering men. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed Cowboy doing the same.

In that split moment before all hell threatened to break, Tom allowed himself one last thought of Amberley, hoping she wasn’t having dinner with another loser her parents had set her up with. They may have only had sex one time, but it was enough for Tom to want more.

The sound of gunfire echoed throughout the camp and the people milling around the small cabins fell to the ground, some hit, some taking up positions to fire back.

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