Delta Recon (SEAL Team Phantom Series, Book 2) Read Online Free

large jungle cats of some sort, but couldn’t put a name to which breed. Her eyes shot up to the towering trees as the realization that felines could climb, and would more than likely stalk their prey from above as well as from the ground.
    The gun she felt secure in holding hours ago, didn’t seem to hold much merit if a leopard or jaguar should appear. “Son of a bitch,” she swore when she bit down on her bruised lip.
    Taking a step away from the shelter of the tree, she tried to see through the foliage, hoping light from the moon would filter through. With the silence, she finally heard what sounded like running water. Knowing there were no waterfalls where she’d been, made anxiety twist her stomach in knots. If what she was thinking was true, she was no longer in Cartagena, and could be miles if not a country away from where she’d been. Hell, for all she knew, she could be in the Middle freaking East. Jaqui switched the gun to her left hand and used her right to steady herself, feeling her own heartbeat reminded herself she was alive. Water usually meant a couple things. One, she would be able to refill the water bottle she’d emptied if the water was fresh, and two,
    the forest would open up enough for her to catch her bearings. On the downside, it also meant animals would also be near it.
    Again, she wished exhaustion wouldn’t have claimed her during the daylight, but unable to turn back time, she squared her shoulders. She was a good shot, and she hadn’t survived this long only to succumb to a big cat.
    Using her newfound reserve, Jaqui headed toward the sound of water. The closer she got, the louder it became, making her aware she wasn’t near a small waterfall, but a huge one. As she broke through the clearing, the moon was already on the downside with the sun looking to make its appearance. For the first time in days her hope rose, until the sound of an animalistic growl split the air. The sound had the hairs on her arms rising. Jaqui looked at the area around the rushing waterfall, and back toward the trees.
    “Stay calm. Surely there is other prey out there.” Jaqui snorted, then pressed her battered lips together. Keeping close to the water, she made her way up, hoping she could get a better look from above. Her head jerked from side to side, trying to watch where she placed her feet as she climbed, yet keeping her eyes trained on where she was, sure she was being stalked. The last thing she wanted to do was shoot one of the local animals. However, survival was high on the agenda. If for nothing else, she planned to be able to throw it at Tay’s...she shut her mind down, not wanting to think of him. The SEAL wanted nothing to do with her, and that was fine. She’d lost enough of herself because of her stupid infatuation with the man, she wouldn’t lose anymore.
    She was shocked at how out of breath she became by the time she’d reached the top. The fact she hadn’t seen or heard anymore from the animal made her relax. She lifted her hand, the rushing water was almost deafening as it cascaded over the top. If she had been on vacation with friends, and a tour guide, this place would have been a must see sight. As it was, she felt more alone than ever. Why her locator hadn’t brought in the troops made tears sting.
    A large flat rock caught her attention, and with the last of her strength she climbed until she was on top. The short white shorts and cute top she’d put on for the first day of the Carnival mocked her. No longer resembling anything close to what she’d been wearing, the white was more shades of brown, and the top had no shape with the strips cut out. If someone was to come upon her, she was sure they’d think she was an escapee from somewhere. She wasn’t even sure if her hair would ever be tameable, or if she’d have to chop it off. Why she was thinking these things, she had no clue. Exhaustion was the only thing that came to mind.
    Once the sun was up, she planned to figure