STRYKER - OMNIBUS: BOOKS 3-5: A Post Apocalyptic Tale by Bobby Andrews

Author:Bobby Andrews [Andrews, Bobby]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2017-11-17T22:00:00+00:00

They landed on the carrier, and Edwards was taken to the clinic on a stretcher, apparently barely breathing. A doctor examined him briefly and then assured Stryker he would make it before nudging him out of the E.R. A male nurse named Baron sat with him outside as the doctor and a surgical assistant worked on Edwards.

Elle and Erin rushed into the room and stopped in front of Stryker, who stood and embraced Elle as she sobbed piteously.

“He’s going to be fine,” Stryker whispered. “The doctor says it’s not serious, but he’s unconscious from the pain killers they gave him when we evacuated the A.O.”

“Are you sure,” she asked between sobs.”

“Positive.”

“You’re not just saying that to make me feel better?”

“You know I wouldn’t do that. He turned to Baron and asked, “How long before we can see him?”

“Probably awhile. Let me go check on him now and I’ll be right back.”

“Thanks.”

Stryker turned back to Elle in time to meet her open palm as it lashed across his face. He stepped back, blinking and shocked to his core.

“Why do you have to be the damn hero all the time?” Elle spat the words as though she was getting a bad taste out of her mouth. She was breathing heavily and clearly senseless with worry.

“I,” Stryker started and then realized there was no excuse or argument to be made.

“You’ve almost gotten yourself killed a dozen times, and now you lead Blaine into a trap and almost get him killed as well.” She struggled to get herself under control before adding, “When is it going to be enough for you? Do you have to get us all killed before you’re happy and let go of this damn superman complex of yours?” She sputtered to a halt and then whispered, “Get out of my sight.”

Baron appeared and looked confused at the scene before him, and then said, “You can see him now. He’s coming out of the anesthesia. I never saw anyone recover as fast as he did.”

Elle followed Baron as they left the room.

Stryker looked at Erin, who jerked her head toward the door.

“Wait outside,” she said. “I’ll come get you when the time is right. For now, just do what she.” Erin’s expression was one of disappointment and resignation. She turned and followed Elle out of the room.

Stryker left the room without uttering a word and took a seat in the hallway. A few minutes later the doctor appeared and sat next to him.

“How is he?” Stryker asked.

“He’ll be fine,” the doctor replied. “My name is Ron, or Doctor Roberts, whatever you prefer.

“Mine’s Stryker.”

“Is that a first or last name?” he asked.

“It’s the only one.”

Roberts looked away for a moment, apparently baffled, and then turned to face Stryker. His face was thin and long, his smock was covered in blood, and he was prematurely balding. “How about you,” he asked, “Are you okay?”

“Never better,” Stryker replied with a grim expression.

“Did you put those tampons in the wounds?”

“Yes.”

“Where did you learn that?”

“Iraq. I carried them all the time.

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