Saber Down by Harrison Kone

Author:Harrison Kone [Kone, Harrison]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Deeds Publishing
Published: 2020-12-12T22:00:00+00:00

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The CIA rented a simple apartment for Natalie in Reston, Virginia near Washington Dulles International. Shaw immediately assumed that she spent very little time there. Although the interior was furnished and decorated in a light, modern style, he, like most would, recognized brand new furniture when he saw it.

“You just move in?” he asked as he traced his fingers across the top of the entertainment system.

“You could say that,” Natalie answered as she moved into the galley kitchen. “You want anything to drink?” she asked.

“Water’s fine,” he replied. He waited a moment, observing the space until she approached with a glass of ice water. “Thanks. So, what are we doing here?” Shaw asked.

“Follow me,” she responded with a grin. Shaw, unsure of what to expect, followed Natalie from the living room, down the short hallway, and into the first bedroom. He stopped abruptly when he witnessed the state of the room; it was not at all what he expected. The far wall lay covered in various images, maps, and documents. On the table against the same wall sat a mess of papers and photographs. Discarded materials littered the floor, and a laptop and printer rested on the far end of the table. The entire scene reminded Shaw of his intelligence work in his team’s loadout room during his search for Al Amiri.

Order existed within the room only as an individual employed by the intelligence community would see, and Shaw appreciated the sight. However, the nature of the scene nagged at him. Why had Natalie done all this in her personal residence? It didn’t bother him, but he realized Natalie perhaps hadn’t revealed everything just yet. His eyes fell on the large photograph centered on the wall.

“Is that him?” Shaw asked. His tone hardened at the sight of the man. Natalie nodded, and Shaw approached. “How did you find him?”

“In Dubai. Take a seat, and I’ll catch you up to speed.”

• • •

Dubai, UAE

Two Weeks Ago

Natalie, next in line for her turn at the customs window, gripped her luggage and readied her story should the official probe. The customs agent waved her over, and she complied. She removed her ball cap and presented her passport. The man glanced at her photograph and turned his gaze toward her.

“What brings you to the United Arab Emirates?” he asked in a relatively light accent.

“Vacation,” Natalie replied. The customs agent stared blankly at her before turning his attention to the computer next to him. He didn’t appear the least bit interested in her story. He clicked away with the computer mouse and then turned back to face her.

“Welcome to Dubai,” he said as he stamped her passport. “Next!” Natalie smiled, took her passport, and continued through Dubai International Airport.

Tall silver pillars supported the curved roof, and spotless white floors swept through the entire interior. Light appeared to shimmer throughout the corridor casting an ethereal glow. She strolled past the central gardens and palm trees planted symmetrically throughout the hub. The woman scanned the faces holding signs near the exit and frowned when she didn’t spot her name.

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