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, well, well, he thought. ’Girls will be

was powerless against Lydia’s pleading eyes.

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

didn’t object further, but still gave his instructions. "At the border, follow Elliot’s lead. Stay

me. I’ll protect Elliot too," Lydia

in an hour. We’re going to prepare,"

care," Garrett reminded

Shadow Fortress.

a quiet moment to eat, but then her phone rang. She glanced at the screen-David. ’Wasn’t I just on the phone with him a

yet?" David’s concerned voice

eating now," Danielle replied, chewing as she

take care of

know," Danielle said, realizing David was a little

through words. "Danielle,