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he could feel as sure about this as his buddies, but he couldn’t and this was something he didn’t need before leaving for an op.
    Sam drove home thinking about Kong and her sparring match with him. That little match didn’t bother her. What bothered her was how turned on she was by the whole thing. When she was sitting on his chest, she could feel herself getting moist between her legs. That was something she’d never experienced before, especially during a fight. He wasn’t even her type of guy. His ego was bigger than he was and he was big. His attitude toward working with a woman just plain sucked and she hadn’t seen much of a personality yet.
    So why did this guy turn her on so much? Had it been so long since she’d had a romantic relationship that she was desperate? She started thinking how long it had been since she’d been with a man. Six, no seven months ago. Her last affair had been a dud. Sean was his name. He was a computer geek, nice enough looking, but he lacked fire when it came to the bedroom. And if he couldn’t talk about programs and viruses he wouldn’t talk at all.
    That was it, she was horny. It had been months since she’d had sex and even longer since she’d had good sex. Kong was built like a Greek god and her body was responding to him.
    Satisfied with that reasoning she continued her drive home listening to the radio, keeping her thoughts clear of him. It would be hard enough working with him the next four days without her mind concentrating on that excellent body.
    After another hot bubble bath and rubbing herself down with lotion, Sam started to carefully pack her supplies. Her pack was specially made for her. There were small pockets hidden everywhere inside and out. She didn’t really need too many clothes, but she always made sure she had an extra shirt, mask and underwear.
    Next came the Meals Ready to Eat she’d need on the trip. Along with those she packed granola bars, candy bars and trail mix. Then came the essentials. Waterproof matches, a lighter, her pen light, compass, radio. Eight bottles of water, a first-aid kit and a black box that contained tranquilizer darts. Once the inside was full, she started filling up the outside pockets.
    She slid her tranq gun into its special pocket then her sidearm into its pocket. She didn’t use it very often, but she never traveled without it. She never knew when a moment would come where she found herself trapped and had to defend herself by taking a life. That was something she didn’t like to think about.
    No matter how bad a person, she felt she didn’t have the right to take a life. It had only happened once and it took her months to deal with it.
    Once her packing was complete, she looked at the clock and saw she had an hour before she needed to leave. Lying back on the bed she closed her eyes and said a silent prayer that all would go well and that they would all return home unharmed. That done, she lay quietly for a few moments more then spoke.
    “Why does this feel so different from all my other missions?” she asked aloud.
    Because it is, came the reply in the soft whisper.
    Why? Sam questioned.
    You will bring home much more than you expect this time.
    I don’t understand , Sam said inside her head.
    I cannot tell you more than that. If I do, I will be taking away your free will. You must make your own decisions from here on. It is only my place to direct you to the proper people.
    Will you still help me on the mission? Help me keep my team safe? Sam questioned.
    Of course Samantha, I will always guide you away from harm.
    Thank you, she said, then relaxed into a light sleep. There were many nights when she was growing up that she lay in bed and talked with her whisper. It had taught her about free will and what it meant. Everyone was free to make their own decisions in life, whether they were good or bad decisions. Even though her guide directed her on missions it was ultimately Sam’s choice to take a life or not.

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