Allison knew that the dogs weren't pets, that they served a purpose and that when push came to shove they would get food only after the people ate, or even in desperate times became the food. She got the reason why and even agreed with it, but that didn't stop her from slipping food down to them at times, or taking them on a run through the tunnels ( Read more... )

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They patrolled until they couldn't anymore, until he could feel the muscle of his shoulder start to seize up around the bullet, until his hand and right cheek were bare coltan. Covered in blood and dust, they limped, exhausted but full of adrenaline, back to the hotel.Back in the hotel, Allison put her guns down ( Read more... )

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He was so strong that still, Allison was pulled along, feet barely touching the ground. This moment, just like this, she felt so alive. Of course they might not be here tomorrow, but they were here how. She tugged his tie, pulling him closer, deepening the kiss.

When Allison propped open the door to her room, she had to stand in front of it, to keep the kitten from wanting to leave; she hadn't thought about this. The kitten was very interested in everything in the room, but was too small to jump onto the bed or the chair. She had to help him do that ( Read more... )

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