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."

is about more than just rescuing the hostages-we need to get him out too. He’s a

us handle this. We’ll

brains to get this done. We’ll

ready for combat,"

for this mission. We can’t bring too many-it would be too obvious. Each squad leader should pick two of their best men." Elliot proposed, understanding that

This mission will be a joint operation between all four Assault Squads, and Major Darling will be in charge. You’ll all work with him and

Elliot, Justin, Maximus, and Luke said

and went to the lab. She’d already figured out the antidote for the virus; she just had to turn it into pills.

distributed the antidote to her subordinates and had the infected men take it. She’d made enough to give to everyone, even the uninfected, to prevent further

a lot to be

the antidote. The itching stopped, the pain eased, and their fevers went

the transformation. After days of suffering, they