Chapter 15
Carter
I stared at the car that drove off and my gut twisted. It was like I was being pelted with bullets all around me again. Training had me hold my position until backup arrived, which had been far too late for any of my unit.
And I’d been all alone.
As the dust of the car settled, the ache in my heart robbed me of feeling any ease.
What I’d just said physically hurt. But Ridley had to know the truth. Hopefully, I'd stopped her before she had half the feelings I had for her.
Nothing stirred near me now and I slumped my shoulders and intended to go to my room, not that I’d be able to sleep.
However, as I closed the door, my father stood In front of me, his face white.
He stared behind me and asked, “Who came? Where’s Ridley?”
I bounced on my feet. My muscles were rigi
