Crossfire by TL Schaefer

Author:TL Schaefer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: prophecy, supernatural abilities, Air Force, Pararescue, Wartime Correspondent, Older woman, Younger man
Publisher: Terri Schaefer
Published: 2017-12-17T16:00:00+00:00

SUSIE WAS A VERY WILLING accomplice, given her hero-worship of Cam. She set them up in a nice table across the diner from where they thought the mystery man would sit. And at 0900, he showed. He fanned paperwork across his booth and set up his laptop as if this was his office. He was self-assured, a bit smug, and Asa wanted to punch him.

They settled in themselves, not overly surprised when the mayor dropped in, chatted Susie up a bit, then invited himself to their table.

He got comfortable in the chair next to Asa, then reached across the table to Cam. “Aaron Rogers, Ms. Ryder. Nice to meet you.” Before either of them had a chance to snicker at his name, he turned his attention to Asa. His eyes were much too sharp for someone wearing the mantle of mayor in a little town like Tin Cup, and his next words proved it. “3d Battalion/1st Marines.” He didn’t offer his hand, and Asa didn’t take it as a slight. This man was a warrior, softening middle or no. The Thundering Third had survived the Second Battle of Fallujah, and Asa’d lay even money that Rogers had been there, and had a Purple Heart or three to commemorate the event.

He kept his tone sotto voce. “Susie says our friend Mr. Maxwell bothers you.”

Asa struggled to put his discomfort into words, and finally settled with, “Asa Dobbs, Air Force Pararescue. He just feels wrong.”

Rogers eyeballed him for a moment, then nodded. “Feels wrong to me too, but I don’t know what the hell to do about him. He isn’t breaking any laws and the folks selling land to him don’t seem to feel exploited. While I may think he’s offering below market value, the fact of the matter is that prices here suck. It’s entirely probable he’s offering our ranchers a good deal.” He shook his head, then motioned to Susie for more coffee.

Cam chose that moment for a well-timed subject change. “I just finished an internet video feature on your founding father,” she said, validating their reason for being in town. “I find it interesting so many warriors have come from such a small town.”

Rogers considered her for along moment. “I expect you remember what makes a warrior, Ms. Ryder,” he tilted his head toward Asa. “It’s character, and a willingness to put your buddy’s safety over your own.” He gave Susie a fond glance as she topped him off. “Guys like Mr. Frederick Maxwell over there will never understand that.” He stood and gave Asa a long look. “Thank you for looking after my daughter.”

Cam could see Asa’s confusion and almost laughed. Her noble warrior had protected Susie, the mayor’s daughter, without even realizing who she was. Jesus. This was going to be an adventure.

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