Chapter 30

Back at the base camp, an anxious aide ran up to the general and saluted. “Sir, we got a message from one of the field teams. They engaged with Tasha.”

“And?” the general prompted.

The aide took a step backward. “She got away, but they got the boy. They are bringing him in now.”

The general nodded. “Good. We can use him to lure the girl here.”

“They are 10 minutes away, sir.”

“Good, make sure the captain, the major, and Natasha are here. I want them to see this.” The general rubbed his hands together. “Call in all the troops on patrol. She’ll be coming to us now.” He smirked. “We’re going to let Tasha know who's in charge here. We will insist she comes in gagged or else.”

“Or else what?” Natasha asked, arriving on the scene with Major Ross and Captain Robinson.

The general turned to Natasha. “Do I need to put a