On the Move by Aislinn Kearns

Author:Aislinn Kearns [Kearns, Aislinn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-06-25T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

Around lunchtime, they finally spotted a bridge in the distance. It looked sturdy, and Jessica breathed a sigh of relief at the idea that they’d soon be across the river and continuing their journey. Made of solid wood, it rose high above the river, likely because the water would swell dramatically in the rainy season.

Jessica took a step forward, a new spring in her step. Once they crossed that bridge they’d be moving forward again, instead of sideways. Closer to getting home—and to a shower.

But Mike wrapped an arm around her waist to stop her, yanking her against his hard body. Jessica half-turned towards him in outrage, even as she reveled in the sensation of being pressed against such a strong chest. The feel of him made her even hotter than the humidity did.

She opened her mouth to ask what the hell he was doing, but froze as he pressed a finger to his lips, telling her to be silent. She frowned in confusion and bristled at being told what to do. She huffed, but logic quickly returned and she obeyed. Had he seen something?

He released her, dragging his hand over her stomach as he moved away. Jessica shivered, but Mike didn’t notice. He crept closer to the river, his footsteps quiet on the soft, springy earth. How did he avoid making sounds when he couldn’t even hear himself? It was remarkable.

Mike pushed aside the ferns and peered across the river. Jessica’s heart hammered in fear and confusion, but she didn’t dare get closer to see whatever he was staring at. She had no confidence she could move as quietly as he had. What was across the river? Maybe he’d spotted a panther in the trees, or some other predator ready to attack.

The bridge was minutes away, and she itched to move and continue on their journey. So close. But she held herself still.

Finally, after what seemed like an age, Mike backed away from the river’s edge and returned to her. He pressed his lips close to her ear, breath brushing over her skin. Her skin tightened at the sensation.

“The rebels are waiting for us on the other side.”

It took a second for the words to penetrate her lust-addled mind, but as soon as they did, she stiffened. “What?” she hissed. Thankfully, the running water of the wide river drowned out the noise they might make, but she still made sure to keep her voice low.

“It’s an ambush. They knew we’d need to cross the river eventually, and there are probably only so many bridges this deep in the jungle. I’m guessing they circled around once they lost us at the airport and have been waiting for us ever since.”

Jessica’s heart sank. It made sense. The rebels knew the jungle better than anyone. And since they had vehicles, they would’ve traveled quicker than Mike and Jessica, even if they had to hike some of the way. There were still some roads this deep in the rainforest, mostly for illegal loggers to use for their trucks.

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