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“Glad to hear it,” Kurt said “And how are the ‘rest of us’ going to get out of here? We seem to be a little short on helicopters”

“Dragon Three will max out and take the wounded,” Brooks said “The rest of us will head for the coast Madagascar has a pretty limited military—and we seem to be miles from anywhere i hborhood watch”

Kurt nodded “Are alking?”

“No,” Brooks said “My men have rescued a bunch of horses fro”

At that, Calista looked up “I’ll ride,” she said

Brooks shook his head “You’re in no shape to ride, o on the helicopter”

She stiffened her back and pulled free frorasp “I said I’ll ride Besides, you’ll need someone to show you the way” “I think we can find the ocean on our own,” Brooks insisted

“Trustwith her”

Brooks shrugged “Suit yourself”

A few roup arrived at the stables The last of the Black Hawks sat in the pasture close by

Sienna hugged Kurt tightly “I owe you everything,” she whispered in his ear “My life, my family How can I ever repay you?”

“Just go live,” Kurt said “And tell your husband I’ him in the jaw”

She gazed at him with a look of confusion

“Long story,” he said “Knohat he’s been through, I’ he won’t even remember it”

She nodded, began to cry again, and shtly once more and then went aboard the helicopter