Chapter 35: Bigger Lucas

### LUCAS FLASHBACK ###

"Doc, stay here, but be ready in case any of us comes back and needs medical attention," Axel, the corporal leading a retrieval mission, said.

Lucas nodded. He looked around and held tightly to his medical bag, saying, "Got it. Be safe, Axel."

Axel and Lucas were the same age and got along well since he joined the Alpha Vipers. This was their second time together on a mission and Lucas' first few months on the job as a medic.

They were in Thailand in a rescue operation because three US civilians were kidnapped and brought to the mountains.

However, instead of paying the ransom, the US government decided to hire Alpha Vipers to save the kidnapped victims. Why? This was because the rebel group who took the civilians was known to break the agreement.

While Axel and his team invaded the territory of the kidnappers, Lucas waited with two other private military contractors, who were assigned to be on watch.

In a few minutes, gunshots and screams were heard