Our Last Letter: Absolutely gripping, epic and heartbreaking World War 2 historical fiction by Liz Trenow

Author:Liz Trenow [Trenow, Liz]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781786816535
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2020-02-21T05:00:00+00:00

Much later that evening, just as he was preparing for bed, there was a knock on Vic’s door. It was Frank.

‘I’ve come to thank you, Mac,’ he said. ‘For saving our bloody bacon. Can I buy you a drink?’

The gall of the man, trying to buy his favour with a drink. ‘It’s been a long day, so not for me, thank you.’

‘No hard feelings?’

This was the moment Vic had been waiting for – his opportunity to tame the snake forever.

‘Only on three conditions,’ he said, trying to keep the tremor from his voice. ‘Firstly, you have to listen to other people’s views as well as your own, in future.’

Frank ventured a conciliatory smile. ‘Point taken, old man.’

Vic pressed on. ‘Second. You never, ever dare to question my loyalty to this country.’ The smile disappeared.

‘And third, if I ever, ever hear you suggesting that I was anything to do with that leak…’

A long moment passed. Vic felt his fury rising.

‘Look at me, man, if you’ve got the guts. Look me in the eye and swear you will never say anything against me or try to ruin my reputation, ever again.’

Frank took a breath and cleared his throat. ‘It’s just that…’

‘No excuses. I want an apology. Here. Now.’ Vic’s legs were shaking. He’d never been so angry.

Frank began to mutter. ‘Everyone knows you’re so bloody brilliant, I thought nothing could touch you. I was jealous, I suppose…’

‘You’re a grown man, Frank. Time to start acting like one.’

At last Frank looked up. Green eyes met brown for a long moment.

‘You’re right, mate. I’m sorry.’

Vic took a deep breath, blinking away the tears of relief that had unaccountably, embarrassingly, begun to flood his eyes. ‘Okay. You give me your word? If you don’t, I’ll spill the beans to Rowe about that test you so “successfully demonstrated” today.’

Frank nodded and held out his hand.

After a second, Vic reciprocated.

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