Chapter 36

"Alec, No -" called Phil in a vain attempt to stop Alec.

But Alec had already made his maneuver. He ducked and turned, avoiding the brunt of the spear that was pointed at his back, and kicked the soldier who was directly behind him above the knees sending it staggering a few steps back.

Sanders, grinning, joined in the fighting stance. "C'mon, lieutenant! Three against two, it's gonna be a cinch. And we've fought hand to hand with these guys before, they suck."

"You don't have to join in, Lieutenant, Sanders, but I am going to save Lindsey," Alec told them.

"Alec, you are a pain. Fine, let's get on with it," said Phil as he curled his hands into a fist.

And the three men readied themselves as the two soldiers came at them...

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"They're trying to escape! They heard you, Lindseymiles!" Garullo was telling the girl what he is seeing in his mind's eye currently.

"They are? I'm gonna get rescued!" She cried gleefully. She could hear muffled thumps, groans, and yells from outside. I