The Knights of the Spring Dream by Tom Hunter

Author:Tom Hunter [Hunter, Tom]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-29T04:00:00+00:00

Twenty-Four

“Welcome to Rabah Bitat. We hope you had a pleasant flight and look forward to welcoming you aboard in the future,” beamed the air steward as Gord disembarked the commercial flight Pin had insisted he take to Algeria. He’d mentioned something about Gord needing to blend in and a private jet being too showy, but Gord didn’t see why he couldn’t have enjoyed the privacy of his own VTOL. Despite changing into casual clothes in an attempt to appear like just another tourist, Gord’s height and broad shoulders meant that he stood out, no matter what he did. It didn’t help that he moved through the crowds like a shark swimming through the waves on the hunt for its next meal.

Rabah Bitat was one of Algeria’s smaller airports and the late-afternoon atmosphere was muggy and stifling even inside the terminal, due to the inadequate air conditioning. Still, there were plenty of people bustling around, while security guards were a very visible presence, scooting around on air-lifted Segway vehicles. Canine patrols were also sniffing keenly at all the passengers, to their annoyance.

It had been a long day, and Gord was looking forward to checking into his hotel and getting some rest before meeting his contact. Unlike his boss, he found flying to be a trying ordeal at the best of times, even more so when he’d forced to be shoulder-to-shoulder with unclean plebs.

Passing through customs and passport control without event, Gord headed towards the baggage claim to collect his things.

“One moment, sir.”

A security official put out an arm to stop Gord, who nimbly sidestepped to avoid him.

“Sir. I must insist you stop, sir.”

Gord cast his gaze up to the heavens, as if asking for the strength to deal with morons, as the officer came to stand in front of him.

“Is there a problem?” Gord’s voice rumbled with the threat of violence, but the guard was undeterred.

“May I see your documents?” he requested.

“Why?” Gord frowned. “I’ve already been through passport control. I don’t see why I should have to prove anything to you.”

“Nevertheless, I must insist that you show me your passport.” The officer’s demeanor remained calm, as he put his hand on the baton all security staff carried. “There have been reports of suspicious activity in the area, and you match the description of a person of interest. Now, while I’m sure that you are not the man we’re looking for, if you would be so kind as to produce your travel documents, we can clear this up in a matter of moments and you can be on your way. Unless you would prefer that we continue this conversation in one of our holding rooms?”

Gord muttered a curse under his breath, his fist clenching as he weighed up his options.

“Officer Sahnoun!” came a female voice from a few yards away.

Gord was saved from doing anything stupid, as an elegant woman sashayed over to him. Impeccably turned out, her tailored business suit hugged her curves, while perfectly applied makeup emphasized big eyes, so dark they were almost black.

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