Unintended Consequences (Jack Turner Suspense Series Book 3) by Walsh Dan & Walsh Dan

Author:Walsh, Dan & Walsh, Dan [Walsh, Dan]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Bainbridge Press
Published: 2017-05-15T04:00:00+00:00

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“We can sit inside the Tea Room while we wait,” Renée said. “I’ve already spoken with the man at the front desk. He’ll let us know if Elliot calls.” She walked through a finely paneled set of doors into a beautifully decorated room. Throughout were little tables covered in linen cloth; two small upholstered chairs were set on either side.

Jack continued to look around as they walked. “In a place like this, I might even learn to like drinking tea.”

“Isn’t that sad? I’ve only been here a short while, and I’m already used to it. But you’re right, it is very nice. I’m here mainly because of Elliot. He wanted me to live somewhere close to where he works. Before this, I was staying at The Savoy. I felt totally out of place there. Here, I only feel out of place most of the time.” They had the room to themselves. She led them across the carpet to a table near the window.

“Where does Elliot work?”

“Somewhere on Baker Street. I can’t remember exactly, but it’s only a few blocks away.”

“You said he’s a Major. Do you know what he does?”

“No, I don’t. And I’m not even allowed to ask. Whatever it is, it’s very important and he can’t talk about it at all. The first week I was here we spent much more time together. But lately, I don’t see him very much at all. And when we’re supposed to get together, like today, something always happens and he’s not able to make it. It usually has something to do with getting ready for the invasion.”

“I think everyone in England is preparing for that,” Jack said. “We certainly are at our airfield. Our CO is talking like it could happen any day.”

“I hope everyone is wrong,” she said. “I’m praying for a miracle. I saw only a small part of what they did after they invaded my country. It terrifies me to think they might come here.”

“Well, I don’t think you have anything to worry about. At least for a little while.”

“Why do you say that?”

“From everything I’m reading, and the stuff I’m hearing back at the base, the Germans aren’t going to just invade. At least not a land invasion. Everyone is saying they won’t even start sending any ships across the Channel until they’ve destroyed the RAF in the air.”

“But you’re in the RAF, aren’t you?”

Jack nodded. “When it starts, it’s supposed to start with us. The idea is, a land invasion can’t start until they have air superiority. Otherwise, our planes can destroy all their ships before they’re halfway across the water. So, I don’t think you have to worry about seeing any Germans on the streets of London until you see a major air battle taking place in the skies. That’s what’s supposed to be next.”

“I wish I could say that comforts me,” she said. “It does, a little. But now I’ll be worrying about you. Aren’t you afraid of all these things, even a little?”

Jack liked hearing her say that she’d be worrying about him.

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