Chapter 63

"You're good to go, Dix." His CO looked up from the medical report he was reading. "I have to say I wasn't completely convinced you could do it, but the doctor said your thigh is fine. Won't give you any problems."

"I wouldn't go out on an op if I thought differently," Dix pointed out.

"I know that." He met Dix's gaze. "I know how badly you want to lead this op, but I want you to remember two things." He held up one finger. "The screw-up last time wasn't yours. The politician who compromised the information has been dealt with, and the number of people on the need-to-know list for this one has been reduced to the smallest number possible. And no congressmen."

Dix blew out a breath. "Good. That's good."

The man held up a second finger. "You have nothing to prove, so just focus on the mission itself. I know you can do it."

"Thank you, sir. I appreciate that."

"One change, though. No target extraction this time. The order is to kill the fuckers dead."

"Yes, sir." Dix had to force himself