Page 35 of Scars of Fate

Every head turned toward him.

He pointed farther west.

“Old goat trail.”

I followed his finger.

The trail was hidden between the rocks.

Narrow.

Steep.

Almost impossible to climb.

Almost.

“They won’t expect anyone to use it,” I said.

Hawk grinned.

“Exactly.”

Adam looked at the team.

“Hawk. Lucas. You’re with me.”

Boone looked over.

“What about the civilians?”

“Russ stays with them.”

“I’ve got them,” Russ answered without hesitation.

Adam turned toward Boone.

“You and Janice keep everyone moving toward the rock shelf.”

Then he looked at Wynn.

“Stay behind cover.”

Before she could answer, I beat her to it.

“That’s an order.”

She folded her arms.

“I’ve never been very good at following your orders.”

“No. You haven’t.”

Despite everything, I almost smiled.

Adam looked between us.

“I swear, you two can argue after we survive.”