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The Swift Security Series 76
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 76Maddox’s point of view.“Fuck I’ve got to get down there,” I say, running my hand through my hair in frustration.“I need to get to the hospital; I need to see that she's okay.”Zane places a calming hand on my shoulder, holding me back as he says. “You can't, Maddog. We need to find out who we are dealing with first, Believe me when I say I know how hard this is, brother, but you will be no good to Ruby if you go in there all guns blazing, getting yourself injured or, even worse, killed….We need a plan, and we're going to need backup with this one, brother.”Fuck. I know he’s right but I need to be doing something. I look at Zane as I say, “I can't just sit here fucking waiting; what if she’s hurt? What if she needs me.” “Fuck”, I shout out as I let my frustration out on the wall... When I look up, Laila has returned to the room with Jake behind her.“Fuck! Fuck! Fuck!” I find myself pacing again. I don't know what to do with myself; I do
The Swift Security Series 77
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 77Maddox’s point of view.The rest of the teams begin to pile into the meeting, not only my Team with my Swift family but every other team that works with the company, along with various experts and a hell of a lot of our old military guys, each one laying a hand on my shoulder as they pass me, that one little gesture means so much as they each show me their support.The last two to walk are Adam and Laila; Adam has a laptop tucked underneath his arm, and he, like the rest before him, places a hand on my shoulder. This is a man that not so long ago I wanted to kill, and today, I have nothing but respect for him…Do I trust him completely, I hear you ask…No, not ye but I’m getting there…Jake Stands in front of me, facing a room that is full to the brim, I’ve never seen this before, and I’ve been on many rescue missions.I’m honoured that they are all here for Ruby, well Ruby and a few civilians, but I know if it wasn't one of the Swift women inv
The Swift Security Series 78
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 78Ruby’s point of view.At the Mansfield hospital.I’m sitting crossed-legged on the floor, holding this little girl in my arms, my heart breaking for her as her father's lifeless body lies only a few feet away. Thank God they let us cover the bodies up.I somehow managed to send a thumbs-up back to Maddog. I just wanted to let him know I’m doing okay. Well, maybe not okay, but I’m alive. He promised that he would come for me, but I am doubtful that we will make it out of here alive. The bodies still lie on the floor where they fell, and there is no remorse from these men for the people they killed. I look down at the little girl as I ask, “what’s your name, sweetheart?”, “Ysabel”, She whispers back to me.I smile, trying to keep her at ease as I reply, “Awww, that’s such a beautiful name for a beautiful little girl.”She looks at me through big brown eyes as she whispers quietly, “Are we going to die?”Oh god, If only I could be as sure as I
The Swift Security Series 79
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 79Maddox’s point of view.Back at the bunker and I’m still sitting in the meeting room when everyone else has left, still trying to get my head around everything that's going down, but it's hard, knowing that this is going to be a really tough rescue operation; quiet possibly a suicide mission. I hear Jake’s phone ringing as he walks down the corridor heading to his office; his footsteps stop as he talks to someone, and a couple of minutes later, he pops his head back around the door as he says to me, “Maddox, you really need to hear this, buddy.”I raise my eyebrows as I ask, “Why, what's happening?”Jake walks into the room as he says, “I have a government agent on the phone, and apparently, he has just taken a call from a security guard at the Mansfield hospital. They are connecting us on a secure line now!”Jake places the call on the loudspeaker as we both gather around the phone.***Phone Call ***“Is this Jake?” A voice comes on the li
The Swift Security Series 80
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 80Rubys’s point of viewAt The Mansfield hospital.I’m sitting with my back propped up against the wall as Ysabell sleeps with her head resting on my lap, with Melanie sitting by my side; I've tried to get her as comfy as possible, managing to find some spare pillows and blankets, but this is beginning to take its toll on her, she looks exhausted God knows how hard this is for her being in this situation on her last trimester. I hope that she can keep calm. The last thing we need right now is Melanie going into labour.Professor James is still taking care of the patients; he has this way of keeping everyone calm. I guess it comes with his years of experience. He's such a compassionate man and a caring, dedicated doctor. Dr Ian is trying his best to remain calm, but I can see the frustration on his face; he walks over to me with more blankets and pillows, smiling as he says, “You should try and get some sleep girls. It has been one hell of a d
The Swift Security Series 81
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 81Maddox’s point of viewIt's been a couple of hours now, and Jake and the team have already started to move men into the hospital. Three teams have managed to gain access so far and Adam has links to all of the hospital security cameras, so that we can see the teams as they move their equipment inside on the live feeds. The snippers have also managed to gain access to the roof of the building now..It’s just a matter of getting them in position and waiting for the right time.I turn to Jake as I ask, When do we move in, Boss?” I'm beginning to feel antsy; I need to be down at the hospital; I need to be as near to Ruby as I can get. “Zane’s loading the trucks up now; we'll be moving out soon, Maddog”, Is his reply.“Good”, I mutter.Thank good for that I’m going insane waiting around here. He turns back to me and says, “Go and check on Adam. Make sure he has everything that he needs for the communications van,”I nod my head as I reply, “Sure
The Swift Security Series 82
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 82Maddox’s point of viewI get changed into my full tactical gear, and we run through the necessary checks on each other one last time. Once Jake is satisfied, we can start to make our way around to the front of the building, the closest point where the terrorists stand as they watch over the hostages.It's finally time to make our way to the next point; Swifty, Tank, Bulldog and Bear all volunteered to be by my side on the front line. Of course, my crazy Ass Little Sis wanted to be with us, but she has been through so much lately, and I have enough to worry about keeping Ruby safe. I’m thankful to Adam for convincing her he needed an extra pair of hands with the surveillance van.The time is now 11.45, just fifteen minutes until we hit the building; Jake nods as he whispers, “You Okay, Maddog?” “Yeah, I’m scared for Ruby,” I reply; Jake knows how tough this is from his own experience with his wife.”I take a final look around, watching as th
The Swift Security Series 83
The Swift Security SeriesMaddog83Ruby’s point of viewI’m sitting with my back against the wall; between myself and Ian, we somehow managed to get everyone sitting against the wall the way Maddox had asked. I don't think the terrorists have noticed, as it looks as though we are just trying to get comfortable for the night ahead. Iad had managed to find more blankets and pillows as we tried to make everyone as comfortable as possible.After a hushed conversation, we have also decided to keep what we know to ourselves for now, as we don't want the terrorists to become suspicious. There is nothing more left to do as we wait nervously and listen to the seconds on the clock slowly ticking by.Ian turns to look at me as he whispers,“Are you okay, Ruby?”I sign as I reply, “Yeah” although I feel nothing, but I’m worried for Maddox and his team; these people have a lot of weapons and explosives with them.“I just pray that we all get out of here alive,” I say as I turn back to IanIan gra
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