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Marc nodded.
Jameson shook his head. “Okay, let’s shelve that for now. First priority, get out of here.”
“Someone help me up,” Marc said.
I scrambled up, just as Zeke gripped his brother’s arm and heaved him to his feet. The two of them shared a look, then Marc grabbed his brother’s bicep and squeezed.
Then Marc took my hand. “Come on. We’re leaving.”
“Are you sure that you’re all right?”
“I’m fine.” He gripped my chin. “You’re safe. That’s all that matters to me.” He yanked me in for a quick kiss.
“Come on, you two,” Jameson said, a tiny smile flirting on his lips. “I bet you two have had enough of this place. Let’s go home.”
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Marc
Igripped Colbie’s waist and lifted her into the Talon.
“Marc, your ribs?—”
I climbed in after her. “Dove, my ribs will never be too sore for me to get my hands on you.”
She shot me a small smile and shook her head. Then, she turned for the cockpit.
“Hey.” I pulled her close and pressed a quick kiss to her lips. “And nothing will ever stop me from kissing you.”
She rewarded me with a larger smile. “Go. Get everyone aboard and let’s get out of here.”
I’d just shrugged off my flamethrower pack when a loud screech made me spin. I watched as North and Kai heaved an unhappy threader aboard.
“Sedative wore off,” North said.
The monster thrashed against the net, knocking into Kai. He hit a row of seats with a low curse.
“North, give it another dose,” Jameson ordered.
The quadcopter’s engines fired up. Zeke and Jess leaped aboard, dumping their flamethrowers.
“Everyone strap in,” Colbie yelled.
“Stay sharp,” Jameson said. “Kai, on the turret. Just in case we have any unexpected visitors.” He touched his ear. “Sasha, we’re back in the Talon with our prize. Heading home.”
“Acknowledged.” Sasha’s relieved voice came through our earpieces. “Well done and see you soon.”
I dropped into a seat that had a perfect view of the cockpit, so I could watch Colbie work her magic. My brain kept wanting to think about that winged monster. I looked out the side window, half expecting to see it flying at us.
This is only the beginning.
I shook my head.Whatever, asshole.Whatever the monster had planned, Hunter Squad would be there to stop it.
We lifted off. Everyone was tense. I wouldn’t be happy until we were home, with our boots on the ground. I wouldn’t be happy until I knew Colbie was safe.
I looked at our squad leader. “Jameson, that winged monster…”
His jaw tightened. “I know. It’s going to be a problem.”
