My Dead Hero’s Wedding Chapter 06

My Dead Hero’s Wedding Chapter 06 The Shot That Saved a Stranger

When I set foot in Africa, Heft all memories of Adrian behind.

I had truly moved on.

There was no point dwelling on things that were not worth it.

“Wren, welcome to Africa.” Panther pulled me into a hug.

Our mission was to protect a team of medical experts from Doctors Without Borders, traveling deep into a war-torn region.

The team leader was Caleb Quinn, a gentle man.

‘Miss Blake, I’ve heard much about you. We’ll be relying on you for our safety from now on.”

I nodded.

My fingers tightened slightly, and my heartbeat quickened.

I studied Caleb, filled with sincere admiration.

Practicing medicine in such a perilous place took immense courage.

As the convoy entered the conflict zone, the atmosphere turned tense at once.

Abandoned tanks and bomb craters littered the roadside.

Caleb handed me a bottle of water, “First time in Africa?”

‘Yes.”

A soft smile tugged at his lips, and he lowered his voice playfully, “Word travels fast that you’re a top-tier sniper, never missing a shot.”

Just rumors.”

“Then might I get to see your skills?”

His tone was teasing, and I chose not to reply.

Seeing I would not engage, Caleb changed the subject and began to explain the local situation.

Armed factions ran rampant, and government forces held little control.

Most importantly…

“There is a rare contagious virus here. Our task is to locate the source and develop a vaccine.”

Before I could process his words, the convoy came under sudden attack.

Bullets rained down on the vehicles.

“Get down!” I shouted, pling Caleb beneath me.

I quickly set up my sniper rifle and locked onto the distant firing position through the scope.

I took a deep breath and pulled the trigger

An enemy soldier collapsed to the ground.

The skirmish ended swiftly.

Caleb climbed out from under me, his eyes shining with newfound respect as he looked at me.

“Miss Blake, you saved my life.”

“It’s my duty.” I replied

“So, what reward do you want?”

He shifted closer to me, and I could clearly feel his body heat.

His voice took on a playful lilt, “How about I repay you with my body?”

My eyelashes fluttered, and I glanced at him.

From his facial features to his slender, neat hands, skilled from performing surgeries, everything about him was refined..

A thought crossed my mind.

Building a life with someone like Caleb would surely be a good choice.

Meeting his gaze, I spoke earnestly.

‘Dr. Quinn, right now, my mind is focused solely on the mission. There is no one else for me.”

My heart was empty, but I could slowly let someone new fill it.

Caleb raised an eyebrow, amusement dancing in his eyes.