The Forgotten Fortune: An Archaeological Thriller (The Jack Reilly Adventures Book 1) by Matt James

Author:Matt James [James, Matt]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Severed Press
Published: 2020-09-26T22:00:00+00:00

13

Some might say that stripping your unconscious enemy naked and zip-tying his or her arms and legs together was childish. Well, if that was true, then Jack Reilly was nothing more than an oversized pre-teen. Initially, he searched Karl for anything useful. Then, Jack got the splendid idea to shame him.

“I’m not gonna kill you,” Jack said, tying him up, “but I’m sure as hell going to humiliate you.” He laughed. “Should make an interesting mugshot.”

Jack could have, just as quickly, ended the man's life, but that wasn’t his way. He wasn’t a heartless murderer. Yes, he had killed his share of people in the past. Back then, he had killed for his country, not himself. All of his targets were terrible individuals as well.

“Kind of like you,” he said, flicking Karl’s forehead.

The first thing Jack did was take the guy’s weapons and ammo—all of it. Next to go was his Kevlar vest. Karl’s backpack was full of survivalist supplies like food and water, but there were also two sticks of plastic explosives and a timer detonator. His tactical mask was present too.

It looks like I found Emma’s demolitions expert, Jack thought, gazing back up toward the hole in the rubble.

The style of detonator that had been used made sense since they were underground. In a typical setting, you’d use one that generated a radio signal. In this case, with tons and tons of stone around them, a timer was better suited.

And as far as Karl was concerned…

Jack rolled him onto his stomach and tied his wrists to the rear left wheel of the handcart. Then, he tied Karl’s ankles to the other rear wheel. No one would find him unless they looked hard enough, or until the man woke up and cried for help. Jack fixed that issue and stuffed one of the mercenary’s rank socks into his mouth.

Armed to the teeth with a bigger knife, an HK416 battle rifle, and a second Glock 19 pistol, Jack was ready for anything. He turned and faced the pile of rocks but didn’t advance. Karl wasn’t supposed to return right away. Gunter ordered him topside to talk things over with Piotr and to retrieve the rest of their men.

It gave Jack an idea, though, he’d have to go against his beliefs and willingly get his hands dirty—really dirty. He’d more than likely have to kill someone. Probably even a few someones.

Earlier, Emma had shown off the six gunmen positioned atop the ring of the kitchen buildings. Their job was to watch over the hostages and nothing else. They were also ordered to shoot them on sight if any of them made a run for it, or if Jack disobeyed Emma. Jack’s plan was doable if that were the case. None of the rooftop gunmen would be expecting an attack from behind.

Karl’s combat knife was sheathed on Jack’s chest for easy access, along with a handsfree, tactical right-angle flashlight. The man’s sidearm was situated inside Jack’s new thigh holster. Karl’s carbine was slung across his back, and his ammo supply was plentiful.

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