Not A Small-Town Girl

the tension. As the leader of the Dragon Assault Squad, he had the authority to bring order. "If you’re going to argue, get out."

Luke, the quiet leader of the Lion Assault Squad, spoke calmly, "Our team reported that Shadow entered the border, but their plane was bombed on arrival. Shadow retaliated, taking out the attackers. It’s unclear whether it was Hades or Wulf Clan, but only they could’ve done it."

"It sounds like they’re already turning on each other," Justin observed. "War’s coming soon. Why not push things along?"

Luke agreed. "I’m with Justin on this one."

"Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to fighting!" Maximus stood, eager for action.

Justin gave him a disapproving look. "You’re all muscle and no brain. Do you ever stop to think before you act?"

Maximus’ face reddened. "You’re dead, Justin. I’m going to settle this with you." Elliot rubbed his temples, exhausted. "Enough! We’re not here to bicker. Our first mission is to locate the lab and rescue the hostages."

This mission is about more than just rescuing the hostages-we need to get

handle this. We’ll get

Squad has the brains to get this done. We’ll handle it,"

we’re ready for combat," Luke

squad leader should pick two of

This mission will be a joint operation between all four Assault Squads,

Maximus, and Luke said in

antidote for the virus; she just had to turn it into

the antidote to her subordinates and had the infected men take it. She’d made enough

still a lot to

feeling better soon after taking the antidote. The itching stopped, the pain eased, and their

now laughing in relief, couldn’t believe the transformation. After days of suffering, they were finally feeling like