Jager (Galactic Defenders Book 2) by Jessica E. Subject

Author:Jessica E. Subject [Subject, Jessica E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-03-26T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Jager jerked his head to the side, dreading the spittle of Erebus poison reaching down to his face. He was going to die by Erebus poison, just as Isabel had back on the table, but he didn’t have to go without a fight. One of the ugly creatures held down each of his arms and legs, staring at him with its beady red eyes. Another hunkered over his chest, ready to deliver the fatal blow, or spit in his case. The tarry saliva hit his cheek, sizzling as it burned through his flesh. He writhed under the creatures’ hold, trying to escape the liquid fire to no avail. These Erebus were strong, of original descent rather than the lab-created creatures he’d met earlier. And while he’d survived the swarm on Hoggins, he didn’t expect to leave Terra alive.

He’d never see Katrina again, couldn’t be sure she’d survive either. They’d had one amazing moment together, but that was all they were allowed, the only happiness he’d ever found. At least he’d had the chance, though, had finally stopped denying how he felt about her like every other time they’d been face-to-face. And he understood her, could accept the reasoning behind her frustrating actions. Yet, he refused to accept the end of his life until he knew she was safe. She had to live through this mission. He’d already lived longer than he’d expected thanks to Bryce, but Jager was supposed to save his daughter now, not put her in further danger.

With a growl, he yanked his legs loose from the grip of the Erebus then kicked them. He tried to roll, to knock off the one trying to kill him, but it’s weight was too much. The two he’d kicked away grabbed him again, holding his ankles tighter than before. The one on top called out before it fell toward him. Cosmos, he was dead.

The weight of the creatures lifted off him, as if he was floating, traveling to the next life. When he opened his eyes to take in the journey, he saw an unwelcome face staring down at him. Jace.

“Do you have a death wish or something, Lieutenant?” Naf shoved the other squad leader aside and reached a hand out for him. “Because every time we have to come to your rescue, we always find you in a cluster of Erebus.”

“I’m more concerned about why he’s naked.” Jace crossed his arms and raised his abnormal brows. “And where in Gaspra is Katrina?”

Jager took the outstretched hand and jumped to his feet. “You haven’t found her yet?” What were they waiting around for? He had to get to her.

Naf halted him with a hand on his chest. “Not so fast, there, naked Defender. You need to get cleaned up before you go anywhere. And from that wound behind your ear, it looks like your trans chip is missing.”

He touched the spot Isabel had dug the blade into, his fingers meeting warm sticky blood. With the other Defenders each having their own trans chip, he’d understood them and nearly forgotten his had been removed.

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