Page 14 of Beta Team-The Saviors: Part two
“Then what?”
Ari sighs. “That, I don’t know yet. The outside will be guarded too.”
Before I can reply, chaos erupts outside of our cell, making me jump. People are yelling, and I can hear boots pounding against the floor. A loud boom splits the air, and I look at Ari in alarm. “What is that?”
“I don’t know,” he answers, slowly getting to his feet. He puts his ear against the door, listening. Gunshots erupt, and he comes to sit beside me on the bed. He grabs my hand, squeezing, trying to comfort my shaking limbs. “I think they’re here.”
“Who?”
Ari smiles slightly. “The team.”
Please, please, please, let it be them.With our luck, it’s some other enemy attacking, and we’re stuck in here. The gunshots get closer, and my shaking intensifies. I hear the tell tale sign of the lock being slid free, and Ari gets to his feet, swaying a little. The door opens, and I see the gun first. I bite my lip to keep from making a sound, and then I see a white skull mask.
“Holy shit,” Ari breathes.
They lift the mask, and I’ve never been so happy to see Tyler in my life. I jump from the cot and run into his arms. He wraps his arms around me, breathing heavily. “Is it really you?”
“It’s me,” Tyler answers. “Goddamn, Gramps. You look like shit.”Yep. He’s definitely here.
“Thanks, asshole.” Tyler kisses the side of my head and moves over to Ari. Ari grabs the back of Tyler’s neck and pulls their foreheads together. “I’m so happy to see you, Pretty boy.”
“Same here.” Tyler pulls back and quickly runs his eyes over Ari. “What’s the damage?”
Ari doesn’t even get a chance to answer before his knees buckle. Tyler grabs him before he hits the floor, his eyes flashing to me. “They worked him over really badly, and he got shot in the shoulder.”
“Through and through?”
I nod. “Yeah. I’ve been keeping pressure on it.”
“Good boy. Come on, Gramps. We need to move.” Tyler slings Ari’s arm over his shoulder while I do the same, and we make our way slowly to the hallway. I stop dead in my tracks when I’m met with AKs and masks. “It’s okay. They’re with us.”
We start moving again, and the rest of the team surrounds us, staying on guard. I have so many questions about everyone else, but I know now isn’t the time. We need to move quickly, and it’s hard enough with Ari barely staying on his feet.
“I’ve got him,” someone says at my side. “It’s Axel.” I nod, and he gently takes over helping Tyler as he uses his other arm to move me behind them. “Stay there, and stay vigilant.”
We get ten more steps before three guards step into our path. Several shots are fired to take them out, making me cover my ears. The more we walk, the more guards appear, but the team is ready. Shots are being fired off from everywhere. Someone slips a jacket over my shoulders from behind and puts their arm over my shoulders.
My head snaps up, and I know without asking who it is. “Gavin,” I whisper, my eyes filling with tears. I’ve thought for days that they were all dead, and now they’re here, saving us.
“It’s me, Baby.”
I have to admit that the masks are creepy as hell, but I know they’re necessary. “Keon and Kira?” I finally ask.
“Kira is safely tucked away with Chelsea, and Keon is in the hospital.”
“Is he okay?”
“He will be.” His arm tightens around my shoulders. “It’s so good to see your face.” He digs into his vest pocket and hands me something small. “Put it in your ear. Someone wants to talk to you.”
“I would say the same, but…” I trail off waving at his covered face and Gavin chuckles. I push the little device into my ear and hear some chatter.
“Jason?”
“Kira,” I gasp. “Holy shit. I’m so glad you’re okay.”
“You too. I just wanted to say that I miss you, and you’re safe with them. Oh, and my brother is there somewhere.”
“Uh, your brother?” I haven’t had the chance to meet Kane, but I’ve heard the stories, and he isn’t going to be happy about Kira starting the relationship that she has. “Should I be worried?”
