Page 114 of One Eye Open (The BlackWater)

“Oh yes you are.” Becky said laughing.

“What like you’re Aidan’s bitch?”

Becky shrugged. “Admit it we both like a good spanking.…”

Maddie rolled her eyes and they walked into the lift and out towards the bar.

“So this is the place all you BlackWater guys hang out at?” Ben asked as they all walked in through the doors.

“Yeah this is it.” Maddie said. “Becky this is Ben we served together for a bit. And this is Jaz.” She added seeing the girl walking up them, drink in hand, ignoring the admiring stares from half the men around her.

“Hi I’m Becky.”

“Nice to meet you.” Ben said and Jaz smiled before giving them all a hug. Her long braids jangled round her face and she tossed them back over her shoulder. Clearly she was back for a while, Maddie thought, because there was no way the army would let her have her hair like that.

“Damn girl you look good considering.” She said looking Maddie up and down.

“Considering what?” She asked back.

She shrugged. “I heard rumours. Something about being taken hostage and getting shot?”

“Urgh that was ages ago.” Maddie said.

“Sounds like you’re slipping to me.” Jaz teased as they got to the bar and ordered drinks.

“Not for a minute.” Maddie stated and they all laughed.

“So Becky how much has Maddie here told you about her time in service?” Ben asked.

“Er not much. I know she was BlackOps but that’s about it.” Becky said.

“So she’s not told you any of the horror stories?” Jaz teased.

“Urgh.” Maddie groaned.

“Do you remember that time she got halfway out on patrol and she’d not brought any ammunition?” Jaz said grinning.

“Fuck off.” Maddie replied rolling her eyes.

“Ha yeah, the sergeant was so pissed at her.” Ben laughed.

“We all had to give up some of ours to cover her arse.” Jaz said as they sniggered.

“Remember that time Maddie got you shot?” Ben said and Becky’s jaw dropped.

“Oh for fucksake. Here we go.” Maddie said.

“What happened?” Becky asked.

“It was an accident.” Maddie said quickly.

“Sure it was.” Jaz said before looking at Becky. “Maddie here was so busy seeing off the insurgents she forgot to update our Allies on our position and I ended up getting shot in the arse.”

They all burst out laughing.

“Seriously?” Becky said.

“Yeah. Wanna see the scar?” Jaz replied and Becky hesitated in replying.

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