Secret Soldier by Dana Marton

Author:Dana Marton [Marton, Dana]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Suspense, Fiction
ISBN: 9781459215313
Google: 8vflorJWpEkC
Amazon: B005Q063K0
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2005-01-02T05:00:00+00:00

SHE WAS SLEEPING. Good. She needed rest to regain her strength. Spike turned his attention back to the rippling sand spread before them, which reflected the heat in waves. With both windows down, plenty of air moved through the truck’s cab as he drove, but unfortunately it was hot air. Still, it made things bearable, as did the shade provided by the roof. The minor comforts had allowed them to drive through the worst of the day without stopping for shelter. They should have an easier time now that the sun had passed its zenith and was on its way to the horizon.

He glanced at the dashboard, at the little needle resting on red. They were out of gas. He had hoped it would last a while, not wanting to wake Abigail. The motor coughed a couple of times. They weren’t going to make it much farther without refueling. He turned the truck at an angle to make sure she had as much shade on her as possible, then stopped.

She opened her eyes as soon as the truck ceased moving.

“Gotta fill up the tank. Might as well stretch your legs.”

She sat up straight in her seat and looked around, disappointment clear on her face. She’d probably thought they’d reached Tihrin.

“It won’t be long now.” He opened the door and jumped onto the sand, swore at the pain in his side as he walked around to help her out.

She slipped a little, ending up sliding down against him, which he would have enjoyed tremendously under different circumstances. As it was, they both winced in pain

The corner of his mouth tugged up. “We are a sorry pair.” He steadied her and walked to the back. She followed after him.

They had six cans of gasoline, more than enough to get to Tihrin even if they made an accidental detour, although he wasn’t planning on that. The desert lay to the south of the city. As long as they drove north, they should hit a populated area. The ride out to camp had taken about eight hours, so the ride back should be the same. And he could chart their position by the stars easier than by the sun, so nightfall shouldn’t slow them down. He didn’t think Tihrin was all that far off, but the going was slow over the uneven terrain and loose sand.

He lifted a five-gallon green metal can off the back of the truck, biting back a groan when pain pulsated through his side. He ignored it as he twisted off the cap and lifted the can to the tank. Some of the gasoline sloshed on his sandals-except it didn’t smell like gasoline at all. He sniffed the can, poured some of its contents into the palm of his hand. Water. It sure came in handy. He tasted it. Warm, but clean, drinkable water. That was one less thing he needed to worry about.

“Would you like a drink?” He

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