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Some leader I am. Maybe I really do need therapy...fuck.
As he re-entered Zoe's room, he was pleased to see the two young women chatting animatedly. Alice must have gone back to her rounds, because she was nowhere to be seen. Both of their faces coloured as he entered, and Liz beamed at him.
"Well, it certainly seems like I don't have to worry about whether I can trust you in the long term, Tiberius. Now it's just a matter of us getting to know one another, and then..." They both burst into a fit of giggles.
Eyebrows raised; he looked between both girls. "What am I missing?"
The pair exchanged glances before replying as one. ""Nothing!""
"I see." He shrugged, knowing there were no answers to be had here. "But I'm pleasantly surprised to find out the two of you know each other. It's good you'll both have someone of similar age to talk to." Nodding sagely, he let his eyes fall on Zoe. "Zoe, I've gotten in touch with Juno. She's going to sort out the thing with your parents' estate. Everything's going to be fine."
Zoe looked surprised "Auntie J is going to help? That's great news!"
"She is and she sends her love. And Zoe, I'm so sorry I let it get this bad. I should have paid more attention, even if you didn't want that. I guess I was a bit stuck in my own head."
She looked chastened as he said that and looked down. "I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have shut you out. You were always just trying to do what was best for me. Still are."
"Yeah, well. I've been pretty self-absorbed this year, it seems. But that's done with. My family is my priority, and that includes you." He scratched at his beard before changing the subject. "So, how do you two know each other?"
Liz smiled. "We lived in the same share house. Zoe's in a design program and I'm doing a finance degree, so separate universities, but they're close enough that it was cheaper to share accommodations. And you remember last night, when I said I had a few girls who I was like sisters with? Well Zoe's one of them, and I lost touch with her, for reasons that are obvious to me now."
"That's quite serendipitous. Like I said, I'm glad you both will have each other. It'll go a long way towards ensuring your comfort. As for me..."
Ty trailed off as the footsteps drew close, and he heard a sound that was extremely out of place in a hospital. Ty's phone began ringing, but he ignored it, already reaching for his own gun as he turned around. After all, to a soldier, the sound of a round being chambered in a weapon was unmistakable.
Oh, fuck. "Get down!"
Two people in scrubs and facemasks rounded the corner, guns drawn. There was no time for hesitation, and he had barely an instant to realise these were the same two that had nearly crashed into him in the hall earlier before Ty snapped his arms up and fired.
Then the world went mad with fire and light and as quickly as it began, Ty's world went dark.
- COMMENTS
Rhino77PIlot3 months agoI remarked earlier in this volume about some of the differences in viewpoints of the English-speaking world between the various countries (divided by a common language, paraphrasing Churchhill). My contact with them was mostly through the military -- the pilot in my screen name. While we all had different takes on any given situation, we had a bond through our military connection that also gave us some differing, but more convergent, views. SilverRyden has deftly presents some aspects of those factors. The few contacts I've had with the Israelis and the French tell me they are also accurately presented. As a result this portion of the Quaranteam World is phenomenally well developed in my opinion. I can hardly wait to see how this story line unfolds.....
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Kudos unlimited to SilverRyden❗
lookbob663 months agoI KNEW this would be the one where I get referred to a “previous part”. I like the plotting, the dialogue, the editing. Good work and keep going.
Carnes80043 months agoReread the seven chapters currently available. I really are enjoying your work. However, I noted that the times between the chapters seems to be getting longer. As Literotica is supposed to be for amateur writers, I won't be rating any further Patreon professional writers. Yours are all 5*. Keep the suspense period short, AND as always, Stay safe. Covid is still out there.
ReadingRed3 months agoThat's a nasty cliffhanger also I binged the whole set in about 6 hours so chop chop buddy I'm getting antsy now but anyway I like think perspective compared to BreakTheBar's version gives a more "in the shit show" feel
