“And also you’ve by no means talked about this once more?”

“No. I want I had. Perhaps your troopers wouldn’t be going via hell now. I can’t change the previous, however I can change the long run, and you appear to be a great, real man that may take heed to me.”

I sigh. “I’m going to attempt my greatest, Jared. Out of curiosity, who did you inform while you got here house?”

“Michael Morrison.”

“Actually?”

“Sure. Why do you sound so shocked?”

“As a result of he was one of many first guys I spoke with about making an attempt to get assist to seek out Shay. However he blew me off and stated there was nothing he may do, an excessive amount of time had handed. You don’t assume he had something to do with this, do you? Shay stated she is aware of for positive the camp is organized by People, however the lead ringer goes by The Boss.”

“How unique,” Jared scoffs. “Actually, nothing would shock me. You don’t have anything to lose by digging, however these troopers have a hell of quite a bit using in your assist and assist.”

And that’s the exhausting half. I do know so many individuals may lose their life if I make one incorrect transfer. Shay and her household could possibly be in peril. My circle of relatives could possibly be in peril. Harmless households torn aside.

I search for on the ceiling and sigh. “I’ve received Shay’s household underneath my safety as a result of she was threatened to maintain quiet earlier than she was launched.”

I don’t know why I really feel protected speaking to this man, however he strikes me as a real particular person. I’m suspicious of everybody proper now. Anybody could possibly be behind this mess, however Jared simply makes me really feel comfy.

“My lips are sealed, Clay. In the event you want every other assist, simply give me a name. If I keep in mind something important, I’ll name you.”

“Thanks. It means quite a bit to know that there’s nonetheless honest folks on the market.”

“Anytime. Take care.”

“I’ll. I’ll communicate to you later.”

“Bye.”

I disconnect the decision and have a look at the display curiously. It’s killing me to assume that somebody I do know could possibly be concerned in such atrocious crimes, however like Jared, nothing would shock or shock me now.

I dial Caleb’s cell and watch for him to reply. He may have the ability to assist me piece collectively some kind of image.

“Hey, what’s up?” asks Caleb.

“Lengthy story brief, I obtained an electronic mail from an previous military colleague yesterday. I referred to as him again simply now, and he instructed me a couple of camp he delivered provides to in Iraq. He stated it was like delivering to the enemy, however get this, he noticed an American soldier who had just lately been pronounced lifeless, and he appeared brainwashed.” I rattle off like a freight practice.

“Okay. I’m following. Did he report it?”

“One other thoughts fuck. He reported it to Michael Morrison.”

Silence. “The identical Michael that stated he couldn’t enable you to, and the identical Michael that referred to as to say Shay was on her means house?”

“Sure. The one and solely. He instructed him later that he investigated his declare, however the man was a lookalike. Later that month, Jared was despatched on his final mission, as a result of he was injured in fight.”

“Wow! Okay. I feel we’ve got our first suspect to analyze. I’ll get Amber to hack into the military information once more, examine for any filed experiences again then relating to Jared’s declare. I’m guessing Michael would have had an obligation to file a report?”

“Completely! We filed experiences for all the pieces.”

“What are you aware about this man?” asks Caleb.

“Not a lot, actually. He was a great soldier in his time. I wasn’t instantly round him every day. He’s at all times been increased up than me, and I left earlier than I reached his rank.”

“I’ll examine him out. How’s Shay?”

“Nonetheless chomping on the bit to get out of right here. I don’t blame her; I’m getting cabin fever myself now.”

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