The Soul of a SEAL by Anne Elizabeth

Author:Anne Elizabeth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 2016-10-12T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

Getting to the Shuttle without someone watching their every move was easier said than done, but by sneaking in, they would have the place to themselves to investigate whatever they wanted.

Kimberly mapped out a plan with Bennett and Melo and then set out to implement it. Since she was smaller than both men, she was presently crawling through the air ducts. Being blasted by the chilly stuff didn’t ease her nerves. Instead it ramped them higher, sending shivers racing down her spine every few seconds.

Her teeth chattered by the time she reached the center of the Lester Facility’s ductwork. Working her way through to the next set of ducts, she pulled herself through as fast as she could.

She heard voices now and then and paused to allow them to pass before she resumed her path. Unfortunately the hangar was on the far side of the building, and the plan didn’t take into account how long it would take her to crawl there on her hands, elbows, and knees.

As she reached her destination, she again heard voices. Pulling herself slowly closer, she realized they were familiar: Yuri and Wang. She couldn’t make out their words, but neither of them had been approved for shuttle tours, due to the safety precautions, nor was anyone allowed to be alone with the vehicle.

Withdrawing her phone from her pocket, she keyed in her request. Sally, page Yuri and Wang to meet Kess in the conference room. Acknowledge my request with a text.

The computer responded instantly, and an announcement went out over the loudspeaker. The two men left the room quickly.

She pushed the grate open and lowered herself to the floor. Closing the grate, she texted Bennett and Melo and then keyed in an access code to open the door.

Ten minutes passed before the men arrived. She was getting worried when they rounded the corner.

“Did you see Yuri and Wang?” she asked.

“No,” said Bennett. “Were they in here?”

“Yes. It pisses me off too. They don’t have approval. There seem to be a lot of people coming and going without my knowledge, and that’s not part of my agreement with Kess and Hubbard.” She closed the door and crossed her hands over her chest. “Have at it.”

Melo leaned down and said, “Good job. Even though you look like a dust collector.”

She frowned. “Right! You’d think it would be cleaner in there, given how paranoid they are about particles.”

“How often do they clean vents?” asked Bennett. “Not very, from the look of it.”

“And since I’ve gotten covered in grime, then I’m the only one who has accessed the shuttle in this manner. That’s a helpful fact to know,” she added.

“I agree.”

Uncrossing her arms, she brushed off as much of the “filth” as she could reach. Then she shadowed the men as they walked around the shuttle, examining the outside. “What are you looking for?” she asked.

“Anything out of the ordinary. Of course, you’re the perfect person to ask. Does anything stick out?” Bennett swept his arm wide, inviting her to take the lead.

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