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resistant to male intrusion since she was unable to prepare for a sexual act. Each TT&T soldier knew what could happen if they were caught, and accepted it.
    None of the men attempted to rape her after the first man dared to touch her. He lay on the ground, dead. His eyes were wide with shock, even in death. Angel lay there exhausted from using her natural ability to send an electric charge through his body. She seldom allowed anyone to touch her without permission.
    For the hundredth time, Tab struggled against his bonds, blood dripping down his wrists from where the skin was rubbed raw. How the hell can I get my team to safety? Shit!
    Two of his most hated adversaries entered the tent, grinning. One kicked Angel in the ribs, the other moved to stand in front of Tab.
    “Ready for another round, or will you tell us what we want to know?”
    Tab didn’t answer, keeping his one opened eye on the man, lips pressed tight as he waited for what he knew was coming. The man didn’t let him down as a fist struck out, doubling Tab over at the strength of the punch to his ribs. He heard the sharp crack as one of them broke, and blacked out...
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    Silence but for the sounds of the forest creatures was all Jinn heard as she stood and watched a dark figure stumble through the thick bushes toward her. Heavy breathing spoke more than words that the person was either exhausted, or injured, or both. The eight-inch long military dagger Jinn held in her fist remained steady as she prepared to fight. To her surprise, it was a woman in commando clothing who fell forward, landing on her knees in the rich loam. Only six feet away, she raised her head as though listening and stared right at Jinn.
    There’s no way she can see me with all this camouflage and brush cover.
    “You’ll have to kill me. I’m not giving up.” Hard, husky, and completely without emotion, the soft voice floated in the air between them.
    Jinn was startled. How is it possible she knows I’m here?
    “State your name, soldier,” Jinn growled low in her throat, disguising her voice. Before stepping out in full view, she slipped a mesh mask over her head to hide her identity since the woman would know her as Julie.
    “Jennings, Sophia, Private First Class.”
    “You seem to be lost, Private Jennings. What are you doing here?” Jinn knew exactly what the woman was doing—running for her life.
    Wild strands of long blonde hair framed a dirty, sweat covered face as doe-brown eyes filled with defeat and anger watched Jinn warily. Dark blood stains covered her cheek and neck, the wound above her eye still dripping slightly.
    “I thought I’d take a stroll and ended up here. Strange place to put a damned forest, if you ask me.”
    The sarcasm brought a grin to Jinn’s face though the woman wouldn’t see it through the camouflage. Against her better judgment, Jinn found she liked Jennings and decided to lay off the interrogation. Once the dagger was sheathed, she stepped forward and handed over her water canteen.
    “Just a few sips, Jennings.”
    “Who are you?” The soldier didn’t take the offering but waited, struggling to her feet as though preparing to fight.
    “A friend. What happened to your team?”
    “What makes you think I have a team?”
    “I assume you are a part of TT&T and, if I’m not mistaken, your group is in trouble or you wouldn’t be out here all alone.”
    A wry grin lifted her lips as Jennings asked, “What makes you think I’m alone?”
    Jinn forced back a chuckle. The woman had balls.
    “Let’s cut to the chase. Drink some water then I’ll tend to your wounds. I’m here to find TT&T and help them.”
    “Why?” Jinn took a deep draft of water.
    The narrowed eyes showed distrust as Jennings accepted the canteen and took a quick sip, then another. Once she handed it back, Jinn was ready for the attack as Jennings charged. In seconds the woman lay on her back, Jinn straddling her hips to pin her down.
    “You’re only going to hurt