Jager, p.21
Jager,
p.21
“Mouse was always very focused,” Minx said. “It’s hard to see his dedication and determination focused on something so wrong.”
“I don’t think that was it at all,” Talon stated. “Mouse had a fantasy, a dream, but he was focused on being something other than what he was capable of. He wanted to be a SEAL, something that made him smile, that he could be proud of. Even if he didn’t do the work himself, he had convinced himself he still was a SEAL. And when it was all about to blow up in his face, he had to do something to keep from being exposed as the fraud he was. The easiest way out was to fake his death, take himself out with an honorable funeral. But to live through an explosion and to endure rehab only then to come after us again, … that’s just twisted.”
Kat hopped to her feet, Dotty jumped up with her. “I’m going to make a big pitcher of iced tea. Then I’m going for a swim in the pool. The conversation here is rough and heavy.”
“Are there any salads left from last night?” Badger asked.
She nodded. “And, if need be, we can come up with other food for lunch too.”
Immediately the conversation lightened.
Kat smiled as she walked into the kitchen. Badger’s house was fantastic. And it was great for having big gatherings like this. She put on the teakettle, and, instead of opening the fridge to check for more food, she opened the double glass doors and headed outside to the pool. Dotty bounced across the green grass in delight.
A huge grassy area was on the far side. Kat wondered how that would work for what she had planned. And how much could she plan alone?
She shook her head. She would need help with this. She sent Stone a text. He’d long been a patient of hers and had often said, if she needed anything, to just call. Well, this might not be what he expected, but she was calling. I need help.
What do you need? You know I’m here for you.
I need help with something for a few months down the road. It’ll take that long to plan this out.
Plan out what?
She chuckled and explained in as few words as possible. Are you in?
Hell no came back his instant response.
She laughed out loud. Chicken?
Hell yes. That’s taking a path with massive repercussions.
She was still amused when she sent Ice a quick text. I need help.
Ice responded. What’s up?
I have a plan. I’m thinking three months down the road.
What kind of a plan?
She explained.
Instantly Ice’s response came back. I’m in. Don’t worry. I’ll get Levi to help too.
Kat glanced inside at the group seated in the living room and started to laugh. She was still laughing as she walked back inside.
Badger looked at her. “What are you up to?”
She smoothed out her expression and smiled at him. “Nothing. What could I possibly be up to?”
He studied her face and frowned. “You look like you’re hiding something. And, in my world, that means trouble.”
“I guess you’ll have to wait and see.”She gazed over the backyard. It was definitely big enough for a wedding.
This concludes Book 7 of SEALs of Steel: Jager.
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SEALs of Steel: The Last Wish (Book #8)
When an eight-man unit hit a landmine, all were injured but one died. The remaining seven aim to see Mouse’s death avenged.
A prosthetic design engineer, Kat Greenwald is in love with Badger Horley. The former SEALs team leader is the love of her life. But she’s seen and heard firsthand of the fears and commitment issues Badger and his closest friends–once part of Navy special operations teams–struggle with on a daily basis. During their weekly get-togethers, the women in love with these former SEALs open up to each other about their longing to tie the knot and start families.
More than two years ago, Badger was badly injured after the truck his eight-man unit were in hit an antitank landmine. While he and his team have finally discovered the truth behind that devastating set-up, Badger sees the reality of his precarious future. His health could decline at any moment and he wants Kat to know exactly where the door to get out is if and when it does. The last thing he wants to do is invite pity, especially where the woman he loves is concerned. In a perfect world, he would have proposed to her the day they met. In the world he lives in, he can only conclude that harboring fears are always better than regrets.
But Kat isn’t the type of woman to fear hard times and she’s willing to take a leap of faith as far out into the unknown as she can get if it means her most fervent wish comes true.
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JAGER: SEALS OF STEEL, BOOK 7
Dale Mayer
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