Special Forces Rendezvous by Kennedy Elle

Author:Kennedy, Elle [Kennedy, Elle]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense
ISBN: 9780373278190
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Julia’s mouth fell open. After one speechless moment, she grabbed the remote from Sebastian’s hand and turned up the volume.

“The network just received a video from the United Liberty Fighters, a revolutionary group based in the South American island nation of San Marquez,” the blond reporter continued. “Just minutes ago, this network as well as several others received a video from what is believed to be a militant faction of the ULF. They claim to have splintered from their counterparts and are taking full responsibility for the deaths in Dixie, New York.”

“What the hell is going on?” Sebastian burst out, raking a hand through his hair. “How did any member of the freaking ULF get their hands on this virus?”

Julia had no answer for that. She was glued to the screen, growing more and more alarmed by the second.

“The tape is currently being edited by our producers, as it contains content that may not be suitable for all audiences,” the anchor was saying.

Sebastian quickly changed the channel, flipping until he found a network that was speedier with the airing of that tape. A man’s fuming, red face filled the screen, his swarthy skin tone hinting at South American descent. He was ranting and raving, spittle flying into the lens as he spoke so fast that it was hard to keep up. A minute in, the anchors identified him as Raoul Escobar, the unofficial leader of the splinter group. His anti-American spiel lasted for several minutes before he finally got to the heart of the matter.

“We know what you’ve been doing in our country and we do not approve of your unspeakable treatment of our people.” Escobar’s accented voice trembled with fury. “You enjoy killing our people with your disease? We will take that disease and kill your people with it.”

Horror smashed into Julia’s chest like a baseball bat.

“Christ,” Sebastian muttered. “They know the virus was engineered in the States.”

“And now they’re using it against us,” she breathed.

Shock, fear and terror vied for her attention, each one coursing through her bloodstream until her entire body felt weak and her head grew foggy. The television continued to blare out bits and pieces of the terrorist tape, while updates buzzed along the bottom of the screen.

“We do not ask for much,” Escobar was saying, bitterness oozing from his tone. “Our fellow soldiers have been attempting to achieve this for many years, but we are not pleased with Luego’s slow-moving efforts. We have decided to speed up the process.”

Julia grew sick to her stomach as she waited for Escobar to go on, but the terrorist leader had decided to pause for dramatic effect. His bushy black mustache twitched as a frown pinched his lips, and those dark furious eyes continued to blaze.

“Your little town of Dixie was a warning shot,” he announced. A despicable smirk lifted his mouth. “Your government wiped out two of our villages. We were generous—we wiped out only one of yours. Now it is time to show your gratitude.”

He went quiet again, making Julia want to hit something.

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