Page 20 of Last Chance

Unnecessary. Sawyer got his meaning without the words. “Janie said the women from her plane were assaulted. She was the only one spared.”

Brody frowned. “Why?”

“Question of the day, isn’t it? I told her I’d find out.”

His leader’s eyebrows rose. “Taking this on personally, Sawyer?”

“She needed the promise, and I have to do this.”

“Watch yourself.”

Sawyer gave a mock salute.

“How’s the shoulder?”

“Hurts,” he admitted. “The bullet did some damage.”

“So, more than a scratch?” Brody teased.

“A little.”

The other man snorted. “Get some rest, my friend. We’ll be landing in Texas in a few hours. Hopefully, the terrorists will be too busy trying to figure out who hit the compound to track us to Texas.” He sobered. “Someone will come after Janie again.”

“I know. I told Janie, but I don’t think she believes me.”

“She’ll find out soon enough.” Brody inclined his head toward the bedroom and returned to his seat.

“Thanks,” Sawyer murmured to Max.

“No problem. She hasn’t moved.” Max returned to his seat.

Sawyer sat in his chair and wolfed down his meal. When he finished, he set the plate aside and settled back to watch over Janie.

Four hours later, the jet’s altitude changed. They must be getting ready to land.

Before he could wake Janie, she stirred. After a luxuriant stretch, she opened her eyes and stared at Sawyer. “Hi. Have a nice nap?”

“I feel better. What’s happening?”

“We’ll land soon.” He stood. “There’s a bathroom behind you. I’ll meet you in the cabin.” Sawyer closed the door behind him.

Five minutes later, Janie opened the door. He straightened from the wall and took her arm to escort her to their seats. Once she strapped in, he took his seat beside her.

Soon, the pilot announced they were on approach to the airport. Within minutes, the jet rolled along the runway and came to a stop near two black SUVs.

As soon as Brody and Logan lowered the stairs, two burley men stepped into the cabin. “Injured personnel?” Blondie asked.

“Two,” Brody said. “Both mobile.”

A nod. “How can we help?”

“Grab gear bags. The sooner the doc gets a look at Sawyer and Janie, the better.”

Blondie signaled his partner, and the two men helped the team take gear to the vehicles.

At last, Brody returned. “We’re clear.”

Sawyer helped Janie to her feet. “Can you walk?”

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