The Night Rangers by J.R. Froemling

Author:J.R. Froemling [Froemling, J.R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: The Great Yarn Dragon, LLC

GAME ON

The intimacy of his arms around me causes my cheeks to flush. I shove off him and shoot out of the bed like a rocket. Fury fills my veins and venom spews from my mouth, “Quit fucking treating me like a Goddamn broken doll. I’m a fucking soldier, Jack!”

“Then start fucking acting like it,” he calmly replies.

“Maybe if you and Buck weren’t so fucking concerned with swooping in and saving the fucking day, I would be able to do just that.” My voice rises in pitch and volume. “But no! It’s oh poor Murphy’s been through so much. Buck’s so mean to her. Let’s not upset her because she might go off the fucking rails.”.

My eyes go as wide as saucers, and my body jerks as I fight to gain control of this person spewing craziness out of my mouth. These aren’t the words I want to say to him at all. I swear I was starting to tell him exactly what happened in my dream, and that I’m not okay.

I need to be off this shit mission right the fuck now.

Jack stands, narrows his eyes, and crosses his arms. His stare is the cold look of a commander, not a friend. “That so? Well, how’s this for you, Lieutenant? Get your shit together, or you’re on the next flight back to Doc Ford. I’ve been beyond fucking patient and tolerant. Breaking all the Goddamn rules for you and Buck. I even gave you a pass because of Italy. But you don’t want kindness, soldier? Deal. From here on in, you fuck up, you’re out.”

I inhale deeply, like a dragon winding up to blow fire and my fists clench. The harder I try to say I am possessed the more my teeth grind together, keeping me silent. “Yes, Sir,” I hiss.

“Now grab your gear and get your ass downstairs. It’s time to go.” He turns on heel and storms back to his room.

My insubordination has finally pushed him to the limit.

I don’t know what the fuck you are! Get the fuck out of my head!

Oh, darlin’. But you’ve got such a pretty head, and it’s awful comfy in here. Don’t worry. I ain’t gonna hurt you much. I just need a ride until I find somethin’ better.

Better? Oh, hell no! You’re gonna pay for that.

Bring it on, baby girl. Ol’ Jackson ain’t afraid of your little parlor tricks. I’ll see ya in yer dreams, sweetheart. He blows me a kiss.

The hold on my mouth and mind releases. For a moment, I have half a mind to scream for Jack. But, as soon as I open my mouth, Jackson’s voice fills my head again.

Tsk. Tsk. Can’t have you goin’ and ruinin’ all my fun, darlin’. You ain’t tellin’ nobody shit. Now be a good girl and get your gear. We got us a plane to catch.

I have two choices. I can walk away, just disappear and not compromise the mission further. Jackson Pruitt has possessed me somehow, and I can’t even hint to the guys there is a problem.

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