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Their team was specially trained to respond to certain situations. The local boys in blue depended on Declan and the rest of the SWAT team to infiltrate and secure all targets, preventing loss of life.
They had intensive training that made them all experts on infiltrating. Their training was drilled into them so much that Declan was sure his team mates could practically do their job blindfolded.
Confident they had a well-thought-out plan, the team moved and waited for the order.
“They’re sending out three women,” Ashton called out.
Declan, Brodie, Zain, and Iker moved in formation toward the building. They would escort the hostages to safety. A few ambulances were parked back behind the yellow tape, to offer assessment of the hostages and check for injuries.
Their weapons were aimed high as they stood near the doorway of the large terminal. They flanked the glass sliding doors and waited for the women to come forth.
“I see them.” Brodie knelt on the ground beside Declan.
“How many?” he asked.
“Looks like the three as promised,” Brodie said.
The three women ran out of the building with tears running down their faces. Declan and his men surrounded them, putting their bodies in the line of fire as they rushed them to safety. Uniformed officers met them and escorted the women over to the ambulance.
“Have they made any demands?” Declan asked, walking over to where Mac and Ashton stood.
“Yes, they want to speak to the CEO of Comet. They’re demanding their jobs back,” Ashton said. “Not sure if that will happen. Give me more time.”
“Take your time.” Mac slapped him on the back. “We need to get the hostages out safely. Let’s not have any casualties today.”
Aspen madeher way to the break room for her lunch. She pushed open the door to find the place empty, but the television was turned to the local news station that was streaming a breaking story.
Everyone in the library was talking about the hostage situation down at the Comet’s main terminal. It had been going on for hours, and the local SWAT team had been dispatched.
Her thoughts turned to Declan. She knew he was one of the SWAT officers, and her heart sped up that he may be in danger. She sighed and sat at the table. It wasn’t for her to worry about the sexy cop. They’d had their one night together with no strings attached.
“Please tell me you have it on the news,” Evie gasped, blowing into the break room.
“Yup,” Aspen replied, opening her packed lunch. She took a bite of her sandwich with her gaze glued to the table. Not much happened in the city, but when it did, the press was all over the story.
“Declan is probably there right in the middle of this craziness,” Evie said, plopping down next to Aspen.
They both ate their food in silence for a while as the anchors were giving updates on the situation.
“I just hope everyone is okay.” Aspen took in the chaos taking place not too far from the library.
“So, what happened with you and Declan?” Evie asked, turning to Aspen.
The television went to commercials.
Aspen had been dreading this conversation. There was no way she was telling Evie she had slept with Declan. If she did that, Evie would be practically planning their wedding.
“Nothing. He seems like a nice guy.” She took a sip of her water as an excuse stop talking.
“And…” Evie’s wide eyes were on her.
“Well, we met at the restaurant. Had dinner, and that was it.” She shrugged as if it were no big deal. She refused to look her friend in the eyes for fear that Evie would see the truth in hers. She was always a shitty liar.
“That’s it? No spark, no instant romance, no hot sex all night?”
Aspen coughed at Evie’s line of questioning. She almost choked on her sandwich but took her time swallowing the food. Oh, there had been plenty of sparks and hot sex. Just thinking of the things they had done had her body heating up at the moment. She grabbed her water bottle and swallowed a healthy sip. She didn’t want to give away any hint on how just thinking of Declan Owen had her getting all hot and bothered.
She shook her head, turning her attention back to the television as the commercials ended.
