As Our World Burns: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller (Cyber Apocalypse Book 3) by Jack Hunt

Author:Jack Hunt [Hunt, Jack]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Publisher: Direct Response Publishing
Published: 2020-05-13T21:00:00+00:00

The video recording transmitter was unnoticeable inside the glasses they gave her. Having never worn glasses except shades, it felt strange to put them on. The lenses weren’t prescription so at least she could see clearly. The audio recorder was inside a button attached to the shirt she’d be wearing. There was no panic device she could press as Homeland Security, the FBI and the military would be on hand if anything went wrong.

There was nothing she needed to do, no switch to turn on. “Just remain calm,” Danielle had said. “You are there to ensure he is returned to his mother, that’s it.”

Once that was done, she was instructed to leave and as soon as she was out, their teams would swoop in.

“Will I be able to hear you?”

Danielle tried to reassure her. “No. I know that doesn’t instill any confidence in you but you can be assured that you are going into a controlled environment. We can’t take any chances. Stick to the plan. Hand him over and leave.”

“What if they spot your teams?”

“They won’t.”

“And if they don’t let me leave?”

“Trust me, they have no reason to take you. They will want to get in and get out.”

It was nerve-racking; she didn’t want to imagine what it was like for Ryan. She wasn’t sure who to be more worried about — the terrorists or the feds. She’d heard of these things going awry, and if anyone opened fire, both Ryan and her stood the chance of getting caught in the crossfire.

They were flown from Edwards Air Force Base to a private farm just on the outskirts of L.A. As the helicopter landed, Sophie looked up toward a two-story house on top of a hill surrounded by bright purple jacaranda trees. Danielle looked across at her, not smiling for even a second.

That’s where they were keeping Ryan.

They strolled up to the house, birds wheeling overhead, a blue sky stretching above them. The moment Sophie locked eyes on Ryan, he cast his chin down, expecting her to be angry, but it wasn’t anger, more disappointment. Allowed to approach him, she simply did what any mother might and wrapped her arms around him and told him that she was glad to see he was safe and well. She kissed the top of his forehead and he apologized.

The reunion was short-lived.

There was no time for deep conversation.

They were quickly bundled into a sedan with dark tinted windows and escorted the rest of the way to the city. It was a short drive, twenty or thirty minutes at the most. Along the way Danielle went over what they were to do, three times, and even had them repeat it back to ensure they understood.

The heavy burden resting on her shoulders only magnified as they got closer.

Los Angeles was a fiery furnace of smoke, flames, and rubble. Everywhere they turned they were greeted by the sight of disaster. It felt like she was entering hell itself.

Danielle stared at her. “Our team will ensure you arrive safely at the destination.

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