Sign, Seal and Deliver by Geri Foster

Author:Geri Foster [Foster, Geri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07QHFZR9V
Goodreads: 43489657
Published: 2019-06-25T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Harper waited for Rye and his men to return. Sleep eluded her and fear mounted in the silence. Strange how Sully had just gone to sleep and, as far as she knew, gone out like a light.

She heard the helicopter land and opened the door, thankful when she saw the entire team returned, with Rye in the lead.

“Did you find anything out? Are the prisoners okay?” Harper asked, shouting above the helicopter noise. “Can they be extracted?”

Rye and the men entered. The guys went into the chow hall to get water. “Rebel was able to get a visual and while it was dark and quiet, he seems to think they were okay. There seemed to be no visible signs of injuries. If they’re not hurt, then they can travel.”

“Are you going after them in two days?” she asked, hating they were talking about something so dangerous and detrimental to their missions.

“No, we’re going tomorrow night. I’ve already set it up with the pilot. A complete repeat of tonight except the chopper is going to meet us three klicks closer to the extraction site.”

“You’re sure the prisoners can travel that distance without assistance?”

He removed his boonies hat and tossed it on the desk next to hers. “I hope they can. It’s their only chance.”

She looked at him and knew something didn’t sit right. “What’s wrong, Rye?” she asked, hoping to get an answer. “What did you see you don’t want to talk about?”

He laughed as he took off his jacket and tossed it on a nearby chair. “You haven’t forgot a single thing you learned about me over the years, have you?”

She nibbled her bottom lip not wanting him to know she’d struggled to keep his memory intact after eight years. “I like to think I remembered the important stuff, like when things aren’t exactly as you say.”

“Just between us, I don’t think they intend to turn over those prisoners.”

Her heart sped up and dread settled in her chest. “Why do you say that? If the guy wants the money, he has to be careful with the prisoners. To kill those hostages could bring the CIA down on Karzi’s head and I don’t think he wants that.”

Rye downed a bottle of water Comrade handed him. “The CIA isn’t going to admit they were even there, much less them being captured by a notorious terrorist.”

Harper knew he told the truth. The CIA, in the beginning, didn’t even want to pay the ransom. Not until Karzi started talking about making a video of cutting off their heads. Then the State Department would have to explain why two CIA spies were in an area they’d promised the UN they’d stay out of. Nobody wanted to stand at a mic, surrounded by reporters, explaining that situation.

“But if they plan to kill them, why haven’t they already done so? What’s the reason to keep the two prisoners alive?”

“You know that as well as I do, Harper.” Rye took a large gulp. “They’re afraid you may ask for proof of life again just before delivering the money, which you would be wise to do.

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