A Warrior Still by M.C. Thomas
Author:M.C. Thomas [Thomas, M.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-06-11T00:00:00+00:00
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Carson hated recalling the scorching heat of the jungle, the agonizing pain in his nerve endings when his hands were shot, and the pain in his heart when he watched Jane die. But he wanted Karina to know. He told her about Jane saving his life, leaving out the classified details as heâd done with Shoji, and she listened without interrupting.
She put her hand over her mouth as he finished. Her heated eyes softened, and her calm demeanor returned. âI didnât know any of that,â she said quietly. âIâm sorry.â
âYouâve got nothing to apologize for. Iâm the one who failedâas a Marine and as a future husband. I just donât want to love and lose again. Itâs more painful than getting shot.â
âYou didnât fail. It was a tragic thing that happened, but knowing you, Iâm sure you did everything you possibly could.â She tilted her head. âIs losing Jane why you were worried about joining my security team at first?â
âYes. But I hope you know that youâre the reason Iâm getting my confidence back. Iâll never forget the faith you put in me from the start.â
âItâs a level of faith I hope you have in yourself now.â
âIâm getting there.â
They gazed at each other silently until she cleared her throat and pulled her hair behind her right ear. Her cheeks turned a light shade of pink, and she gave a sheepish grin. âSoâ¦are things gonna be weird between us now?â
Carson shook his head and gave a reassuring smile. âNot unless we make it weird.â
âGood.â Karina patted his arm. âLetâs go watch this fight now, shall we?â
***
Carson, Christine, Terrence, Ryan, and Karina all sat in front of the TV. Christine passed bottles of beer to everyone.
âDo we have any sweeter drinks?â Karina asked.
âI may have some juice boxes in the fridge,â Ryan said, earning him a swift punch to the arm.
Carson was more nervous than he thought heâd be. As Shoji appeared on the screen, he popped open the cap and held his drink up toward the TV, toasting him. âYou got this, buddy.â
An announcer stood in the middle of the stage and bellowed into the microphone. âFighting out of the blue corner, weighing in at 185 pounds and standing at six feet and two inches!â He motioned to a man who looked to be ten years older than Shoji. From his neck down to his torso, he was almost completely covered with tattoos. âWe have a 5-year veteran with a UFC record of twelve wins and three losses! Ten of his wins were by knockout and two by submission! From Phoenix, Arizona, I present Luis âThe Sidewinderâ Chavez!â
The announcer paused as applause rained throughout the arena. He motioned toward Shoji. âAnd fighting out of the red corner, standing six feet tall and weighing 183 pounds, he is making his UFC debut! He has black belts in karate and Jiu-Jitsu, and has a professional record of eleven wins and one loss! From Atlanta, Georgia, we have Shoji âShowtimeâ Sasaki!â
Carson couldnât keep the smile off his face.
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