Free The Chimera Project (Chimera Protocol Book 1) by Jolie Mason Page A

"Up till now, we've resisted our superiors orders passively, hitting targets earmarked for destruction already. Thanks to our brilliant and beautiful comms officer." Star made a show of a curtsy while the men hooted. "We have an opportunity.
    If we are caught, we will be fugitives. We will be hunted, and it will be by people like us. If we are successful, we can gain resources, Intel and the value of a rescue of others like us is not to be understated. What say you, Chimera?"
    The whole room raised up with a shout, "Hai,"
    Tanner stepped forward at attention. "Sir, I accept this mission on behalf of Chimera Detachment. I think I speak for us all when I say we're ready to take the fight to the enemy."
    "Very well. Star and Tanner, get what you can on our target, and bring me a plan that works. We'll brief in the morning."
    Everyone slowly filed out of the briefing room until no one was left but Samuel and Eisley. She stood at the podium where he'd stood briefing his men, and said softly to the room. "I admire them all, you know."
    He chuckled. "Even Star?"
    She grinned. "Even Star."
    Eisley felt him at her back, and she let herself lean into his chest, resting on him for a moment. "It feels so wrong when everything is in such a mess, but I am so relieved. Relieved that you're okay. That the worst is over."
    "Don't get comfortable, Eisley." He exhaled softly against her ear. "This is all just beginning."
     
     
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