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Chapter One
AXEL
“Axel, I have Kirab Saffron,” the Colonel co to the other girl being held captive I feel the fear co off her from across the room I know h she is not on our dossier She is not a part of ourof irl I a
“Saffron, my name is Axel I am here to save you Do you understand?” She nods and sniffles My eyes roa for injuries that could possibly slow us down It’s not lost on eous she is, even covered in dirt and bruises Her green eyes bore intome to help her and protect her
“Are you hurt anywhere?” I ask, undoing her restraints
“No” Her voice is like honey sliding down my skin Shit I need to focus
“Good We have a lio” Grabbing her hand, I pull her off the ground and lead her out of the building We trek our way through the jungle, her hand never leaving mine She squeezes it a couple of times, every ti for a second to reassure her “We are going to make it out of this Just do what I tell you to do, and ill be alright” I move a piece of her hair behind her ear and rub her cheek
“Ok” She tries to sain
We have been going forthey are gaining on us I have to figure out a plan to get us to the rendezvous point, and unfortunately for her, she is going to have to help We move about another mile and a half when I hear their voices, and I know our ti theun “Saffron, listen toto have to fight our way out of here Here Take this” I hand her un and take off the safety “Have you ever fired one of these?”
“No Never,” she answers, panicky and filled with fear Shit
“I have to give you a quick lesson, and I need you to listen This is life or death Say yes if you understand”