Sinful Shelter

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n approaching the home. I radioed General Aberra to warn him they were coming. From the other side came another man hidden in the darkness. There was nothing I could d

oping the ping of her phone would wake her, unfortunately, it did not. As the trespassers approached the stairway, I gave General Aberra the signal, at that moment he turned on the light to his office and opened the door, hoping to lead the men away. However, it was not going as planned, two of the intruders headed towards him, but one was still heading to Scarlett's room. If I didn't act now, they would surely have her. Without

ed the brick walls. The second her bare feet hit the grass I mimicked her movements to be sure I caught up to h

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My only thought was to keep Scarlett safe, no matter what. I clutched Scarlett's shoulder, trying not to scare her, “Scarlett, hurry come with me.” She refused to move, but we had to hurry, I had no choice but to th

rlett demanded I tell her. There really was no time for t

her over as I climbed in. The years of military and CIA training prepared me for this part, I slammed on the gas down the dirt

pleaded with me, I could hear the tears in

her as much as possible. I reached for her hand in the darkness and held on to her, “I promise, you will be safe.” I wasn't expecting her touch to feel so comforting and warm. Her hand fit perfectly in mine, bu

her to stay in the car while I cleared the dilapidated house. I grabbed the duffle bag her father had previously packed for her, along with some supplies. As I entered the empty house, I turned on what small light I had, includin

c Hawk in, oscar-mike, bravo-zulu” he was s

know I heard him. Now It’s just time to wait and make

ried my best to make her feel safe and comfortable. “There is a restroom to the back corner if you need to use it. There is running water, but I'm afraid it’s pretty cold.” I let her know,

ng bare legs, I couldn't help my eyes as they wandered down her body, noticing a lotus flower ta

pecting to be so drawn to her now that we were alone together. I have a job to do. Keep her safe. I cannot let my thoughts

water to help get my mind back on track, clear my

k as it opened. I jumped up to

ho are you?” Scarlett brea

cot across from me, “here drink some water, you must be tired. It's been a long night.” On

my dad? Is

ntly. We will meet with him

. They obviously got their point across!” I could tell she was confused and angry. Her lustful bright green eyes fi

ey will never get that chance.” I hoped I could reassure her; I reached ac

se the fear she was feeling. It made me livid that anyone could make someone a

hought of someone so much as touching her made my skin boil, “It's been my job for over a year now to

on and shock in her voice. I could see i

ping to calm her, “I can't tell you everything just yet. However, I

rust

were these feelings coming from? “Good.” I had to let go before my urges made better of me. I stood up, looking

s she laid in her cot and cov

.” I tried to distance mysel

arlett.” She yawned

ing for her. I'm the only person who can save her and I cannot fail. I laid in