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Taking a small step forward, he took one back before raising his gun once more, his firm grip impressive amidst all the stress around him. He was probably one among the top ranks of Aleksandr's men and the thought itself irritated the hell out of me as I thought of the man I called husband.
''Radio in your men, right now. I'll wait,''
I replied, ignoring his slightly frazzled state as he confirmed that my voice was, indeed, feminine. I could see the internal struggle within him as he thought about ignoring the order but the fight in him was already out. I could clearly see it in his eyes once I glanced up at him from behind my covering hoodie.
''Teams A and B... come in!''
He said into his ear piece, the apprehension in his voice seeming to threaten to bubble over to panic. I w
