Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 38

Elliot pushed open the door and walked in, noticing Lydia was there. "Sir, here’s our detailed operation plan."

Garrett took the plan with a weary sigh. "Elliot, perfect timing. Tell Lydia to stop insisting on going to the border with you."

Elliot smiled softly. "Lydia, the border’s too dangerous this time. Stay with the army and listen to me."

"Lydia, I’m not just a medic. I’m capable of taking care of myself-and of you. I won’t hold you back." Lydia’s voice was gentle, her eyes locked on Elliot.

Elliot and Lydia had met when he first joined the army. The moment Lydia saw him, she’d fallen for him. She pursued him relentlessly, and eventually, Elliot had agreed. They’d been together for years now.

"Lydia, staying with the army is the safest choice,"Elliot said firmly.

"Please, Elliot..." Lydia pouted, giving him a pleading look.

well,

Lydia’s pleading eyes.

don’t worry. I’ll protect Lydia," Elliot assured Garrett with a

didn’t object further, but still gave his instructions. "At the

Don’t worry about me. I’ll protect Elliot

we’ll be leaving in an hour. We’re going to prepare," Elliot

care," Garrett

Shadow Fortress.

but then her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-David. ’Wasn’t I just on the phone with him a few hours

eaten yet?" David’s concerned voice came

now," Danielle

lunch this late? You need to eat on time and take care of yourself."

know," Danielle said, realizing

could only ease his longing through words. "Danielle, do you miss me? I miss you a