The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 79Maddox’s point of view.Back at the bunker and I’m still sitting in the meeting room when everyone else has left, still trying to get my head around everything that's going down, but it's hard, knowing that this is going to be a really tough rescue operation; quiet possibly a suicide mission. I hear Jake’s phone ringing as he walks down the corridor heading to his office; his footsteps stop as he talks to someone, and a couple of minutes later, he pops his head back around the door as he says to me, “Maddox, you really need to hear this, buddy.”I raise my eyebrows as I ask, “Why, what's happening?”Jake walks into the room as he says, “I have a government agent on the phone, and apparently, he has just taken a call from a security guard at the Mansfield hospital. They are connecting us on a secure line now!”Jake places the call on the loudspeaker as we both gather around the phone.***Phone Call ***“Is this Jake?” A voice comes on the li
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 80Rubys’s point of viewAt The Mansfield hospital.I’m sitting with my back propped up against the wall as Ysabell sleeps with her head resting on my lap, with Melanie sitting by my side; I've tried to get her as comfy as possible, managing to find some spare pillows and blankets, but this is beginning to take its toll on her, she looks exhausted God knows how hard this is for her being in this situation on her last trimester. I hope that she can keep calm. The last thing we need right now is Melanie going into labour.Professor James is still taking care of the patients; he has this way of keeping everyone calm. I guess it comes with his years of experience. He's such a compassionate man and a caring, dedicated doctor. Dr Ian is trying his best to remain calm, but I can see the frustration on his face; he walks over to me with more blankets and pillows, smiling as he says, “You should try and get some sleep girls. It has been one hell of a d
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 81Maddox’s point of viewIt's been a couple of hours now, and Jake and the team have already started to move men into the hospital. Three teams have managed to gain access so far and Adam has links to all of the hospital security cameras, so that we can see the teams as they move their equipment inside on the live feeds. The snippers have also managed to gain access to the roof of the building now..It’s just a matter of getting them in position and waiting for the right time.I turn to Jake as I ask, When do we move in, Boss?” I'm beginning to feel antsy; I need to be down at the hospital; I need to be as near to Ruby as I can get. “Zane’s loading the trucks up now; we'll be moving out soon, Maddog”, Is his reply.“Good”, I mutter.Thank good for that I’m going insane waiting around here. He turns back to me and says, “Go and check on Adam. Make sure he has everything that he needs for the communications van,”I nod my head as I reply, “Sure
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 82Maddox’s point of viewI get changed into my full tactical gear, and we run through the necessary checks on each other one last time. Once Jake is satisfied, we can start to make our way around to the front of the building, the closest point where the terrorists stand as they watch over the hostages.It's finally time to make our way to the next point; Swifty, Tank, Bulldog and Bear all volunteered to be by my side on the front line. Of course, my crazy Ass Little Sis wanted to be with us, but she has been through so much lately, and I have enough to worry about keeping Ruby safe. I’m thankful to Adam for convincing her he needed an extra pair of hands with the surveillance van.The time is now 11.45, just fifteen minutes until we hit the building; Jake nods as he whispers, “You Okay, Maddog?” “Yeah, I’m scared for Ruby,” I reply; Jake knows how tough this is from his own experience with his wife.”I take a final look around, watching as th
The Swift Security SeriesMaddog83Ruby’s point of viewI’m sitting with my back against the wall; between myself and Ian, we somehow managed to get everyone sitting against the wall the way Maddox had asked. I don't think the terrorists have noticed, as it looks as though we are just trying to get comfortable for the night ahead. Iad had managed to find more blankets and pillows as we tried to make everyone as comfortable as possible.After a hushed conversation, we have also decided to keep what we know to ourselves for now, as we don't want the terrorists to become suspicious. There is nothing more left to do as we wait nervously and listen to the seconds on the clock slowly ticking by.Ian turns to look at me as he whispers,“Are you okay, Ruby?”I sign as I reply, “Yeah” although I feel nothing, but I’m worried for Maddox and his team; these people have a lot of weapons and explosives with them.“I just pray that we all get out of here alive,” I say as I turn back to IanIan gra
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 84Ruby’s point of viewHe holds me tight, and I look up to him as I whisper, “I can't believe we survived…you came for me” Maddox kisses my lips as he whispers, “I will always come for you, Ruby…Fuck I love you so much, baby.”I smile as I reply, “I love you too, Maddox.” The tears start to fall now; I guess the adrenaline is wearing off now as the reality of the day finally hits me.Maddox pulls me into him as he says, “It’s all over now, baby, Your safe now” He holds me tight as I break down in his arms. There is chaos all around us, but I never want him to let go.Jake is standing to the side of us, and he clears his throat before he says,“Ruby? We need to get you checked over, honey, you have a rather nasty bruise on your head, and we have a complete medical team with us here.I nod my head as I reply, “okay…Maddox?”He smiles down at me. “I’m not going anywhere, baby.”He gently takes my hand as we walk over to an area where the medical
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 85Ruby’s point of viewAfter hugging Maddox and promising to ring him as soon as I've got Ysabel settled, I walk towards the supply tent, looking for Ian and Ysabel. I smile as I see them sitting at a table, and Ysabel is eating a cake,“So this is where you two are hiding.”I say as Ian smiles and replies, “Yes, second chocolate cake and one in our pocket for later, isn't that right, Ysabel?”Ysabel looks up at me with a smile on her face as she says, “can I go to your house now, Ruby?”I sigh as I take a seat at the table and whisper, “Not yet, sweetie”, She starts crying. This poor child. I take one of her trembling hands in mine as I look her in the eye and say, “Listen, Ysabel, I need you to be a really big girl for me, I know that I promised to look after you, and I meant that, but Mary here is going to do everything that she can so that you can come home with me. I’m so sorry, Ysabel, but that isn't going to happen tonight.”She looks
The Swift Security SeriesMaddogChapter 86Ruby’s point of viewMary pulls up outside the front of my house, promising me that she will get things moving as quickly as she can, and hopefully, Ysabel can then be placed in my temporary care whilst the search for any other family starts. I thank her before I turn around and walk wearily to my front door; it's been one hell of a day. I look up to see Maddox sitting on my porch. My heart melts. I’m so grateful for him being here. I really need him just now.He stands up and starts to walk towards me, that cheeky grin on his face as he says, “Hey baby, tough day at the office?”I giggle as I reply, “yeah, you could say that” Before walking up to him, he pulls me into that big hug of his…I already feel better.”He puts his arm around me and steers me towards the front door, “Come on, babes, let's get you to bed. You must be exhausted.”Maddox’s point of view.I take her key from her hand before opening the door and leading her inside, pulli
The Swift Security SeriesEpilogueChapter 147Ben and MishkaTen years laterSo onto Ben, the man who everyone grew to love, and his superwoman Mishka!The pair got married eight years ago in a quiet celebration in Russia Laila, of course, was Ben’s best man, and Alyona was their bridesmaid, but why Russia, I hear you ask?Mishka spent the first twelve months with Ben back home in the USA, where she trained to become a councillor for the victims of abuse and trafficking. No better person than someone who has been there themselves, but the more she saw, the more she understood just how bad trafficking has become in Russia. Add to that Alyona becoming homesick. It just seemed the most obvious thing for her to do.Ben followed her, of course, opening up his own security firm in Russia. With his knowledge and Mishka's experiences, the security company soon became a huge success working alongside the Russian authorities. Tag Secure became a huge success that has saved many thousands of wo
The Swift Security Series Epilogue Chapter 146 Maddox and Ruby twelve months later So what about our lovable rogue, or maybe we should say loveable man-child maddog Maddox Lennox and his beautiful little sidekick Ruby? If you can remember, Maddog married Ruby a few months after she was released from the hospital, not only because he loved her more than anything in the world or because he knew he had found the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, or because being in a stable marriage would help speed up the adoption process for Ysabel and not because she was carrying his child, but simply because Maddox being Maddox, just couldn't wait another minute longer, and he wanted to show the world that Ruby and Ysabel and the new baby were his. Edward Hall still remains in a wheelchair; three months later, the family welcomes their new baby girl into the fold Baby Eleanor and just a few weeks later, they officially adopted Ysabel. Yes, they had a crazy first year together.
The Swift Security Series Epilogue Chapter 145 Laila and Adam Ten years later. Laila and Adam Married seven years ago. It took Adam quite a while before Laila finally gave in, she had already promised to marry him a long time ago but her past still holding her back, from making that final step l, but move on; she did, and they were married in a small ceremony surrounded by the Swift family and Adam’s brother John who was Adam’s best man. It took John and Adam a long time to get where they are and a lot of forgiveness, but now they are the brothers they always should have been and also the best of friends. Maddog gave his little sister away along with a few threats to the groom, but Maddog and Adam have been firm friends, and it all ended with a pat on the back and a large whisky later that night as the team danced the night away. In reality, he knows He couldn't find a better man for his sister, although he would never tell Adam that. Laila stayed with Swift Security but took s
The Swift Security SeriesTHE END!EpilogueChapter 144Jake and ErinTen years later.Jake, or Swifty if you prefer to use his nickname, and Erin have been happily married for ten years and are now parents to three beautiful children, their little girl Elisha. If you remember, Erin was carrying her throughout the series; three years later, she also gave birth to identical twin boys, Hayden and Hunter, who are now very boisterous six-year-olds and the absolute double of their Daddy! Hayden Is Jake reborn, The boss of the bunch yet fiercely protective of his siblings; Hunter, the slightly quieter of the two, is the strong silent type that never misses a thing. Elisha, what can I say? The only girl of the Swift bunch, She’s the typical daddy's girl who gets away with murder! She has Jake and her two older siblings wrapped around her finger. She’s fiercely independent and a dab hand at material arts, Something Erin insisted on for all the children and herself. Erin vowed never to be vul
The Swift Security SeriesBenChapter 143Mishka’s point of viewMadame Cara drags me into the room by my hair; as I look up to see Ben, the look on his face breaks my heart.“Oh, so this is your woman, Such a pretty young thing.”She whispers as she runs the blade along my neck. I stand frozen on the spot as she laughs,“I could make some money off this one…I wonder how much my clients would pay to fuck two pretty sisters?”I watch Ben’s face turn red with anger as he stands with his hands in the air. Madame Cara’s men are pointing their guns at Ben and his team.She chuckles, pulling me back by my hair as she says,“Well, boys, I’d like to say it’s been a pleasure doing business with you, but that would be a lie. You can't take me down. Yes, you may be able to close this brothel, but I have so many others and so many pretty girls just like this one.”She pulls me closer, and the knife digs into my throat as Ben pleads.“Please don't hurt her.”Madame Cara chuckles once more as she s
The Swift Security SeriesBenChapter 142Ben’s point of viewI’m not fucking happy that Mishka is coming with us; I know this is her sister we are trying to save, but still, I’d be much happier knowing she was somewhere safe. I made her promise me that she would stay in the van with the doors locked until we come out.I kiss her sweetly on her lips before I pull my balaclava down over my face.“I love you, baby,” I say before heading off into the night alongside the rest of my team; Bear is going in through the front door. Thanks to Adam, we know there are always two guards at the gate; I nod to Bear before our teams split up. Bear takes his side, and I lead mine around to the back of the house. Click throws the rope ladder over the railings before we all climb over; checking my watch, Bear should have taken the gate by now. I count down the last few seconds, knowing as soon as midnight hits, chaos will rain down,Those ten seconds tick by agonisingly slow before Bear's voice booms
The Swift Security SeriesBenChapter 141Mishka’s point of viewThe teams are getting ready to move in. I watch Ben as he puts his gear on, checking his weapons before slipping on his Kevlar vest.Ben turns to look at me as I start to tie my trainers.“No baby,” He says. I look at him shaking my head, “She is my sister, Ben; I’m coming with you.”“You can't….I can't take the chance of you being hurt, Mishka or worse, I've only just got you back, baby…Please don't do this…You are not trained….”The look he gives me breaks my heart, but this is my baby sister. We are talking about what if she needs me. I have to be there…I have to go…I have to make him understand.I look him in the eyes as I say“She’s my sister Ben. I cannot sit round here wondering if you got her out, if she’s okay if you're okay…Please, Ben, it will drive me crazy what if she needs me.”“Fuck”, He mutters before carrying on, “Okay, you can come only if you promise me you will stay in the van until your sister is bro
The Swift Security SeriesBenChapter 140Mishka’s point of viewI find myself pacing up and down the hotel room; these two hours feel like an eternity, especially when you can hear the seconds ticking by in this lonely hotel room.I’m worried, and not just for my sister; I’m also worried for Ben. He knows how much Alyona means to me, and I know that man would do anything to make me happy. It was such a relief when Jake asked Bear to come along with his team. I’m so glad Ben is not going into that house alone.It feels like forever until I finally hear the key turn in the lock; I turn to look at the door as I whisper,“Thank you, God.” before throwing myself in Ben’s arms, “Thank god you are okay; I’ve been so worried about you”.He laughs as he replies, “Baby, this is what I do every day; I’m fine.”Maybe but that still does not stop me from worrying; this man has become such a massive part of my life that I will always worry.“Did you see Alyona?” I ask excitedly,“Yes,” He says wit
The Swift Security SeriesBenChapter 139Bear’s point of viewI find myself in Russia after being drafted in to lead a mission alongside my fellow security officer Bulldog or Ben, if you prefer to use his real name.The Boss, Jake Swift, wanted someone to head the team with him as it’s his girlfriend's sister we've been sent to look into along with some other young women and girls who we believe are being forced to work in a brothel.Jake asked me to join teams with Bulldog as his first team is attending Tank’s wedding this weekend.We spent the first day checking the house out from the outside; nothing was happening well apart from the constant stream of clients going in and out of the property.I’ve been handed some pictures of the girls we were sent to rescue, and Alyona Mishka’s sister is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. I’ve rescued many women while working for Jake Swift. I push any thoughts of Aloyna from my mind; I’m here to do a job and cannot afford to lose concen