Whispers in the Dark
“She kicked aside a piece of camouflage netting to reveal the cap that sealed the tunnel entrance. Nathan handed her his rifle before squatting down to pry open the lid. He stared into the darkness for a moment before returning his gaze to Shea. “I’m going first and then I’ll call up for you.” He hopped over the side, his feet finding the rungs of the ladder and then he rapidly descended, his head disappearing from view. A moment later he called softly up to her and she lowered his rifle. She tucked the pistol into her waistband and then went down into the tunnel after him. When she reached the bottom rung, he wrapped his hands around her waist and lowered her to the concrete floor. “Stay close,” he murmured. The pathway was illuminated by dim running lights on the left and right. The air was stale and musty as if the tunnel hadn’t been used for some time. Her gaze was riveted to Nathan’s back and her foot collided with an object on the floor, pitching her forward. She bumped into his ...back and he came up short, reaching a hand back to steady her.MoreLess
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