Chapter 1
Third POV
It had been a few months since Annabelle Abney had returned from Afghanistan. She had some of the leaders of the Taliban arrested after an undercover mission of three years.
When she had returned home she wasn't the same girl as whom she had left. Her family and friends could all see the haunted look in her eyes. Even if she tried to hide it. Yes they all saw her heal from time to time, but they knew it wouldn't be long before she wanted to go back. Into action. She couldn't do the normal life, in the field that was her 'normal'.
Her family knew they couldn't stop her. Even if they wanted to. It made her feel like she was doing something good, even if she knew that maybe she wouldn't return home. After all her scars reminded her of her times undercover, how close she had come to dying. But she fought threw, this is what she does for a living, hunting the bad.
Meanwhile at the DIA Patricia Campbell had gotten an file on her desk. She was looking for someone to strengthen her operations team in the field. She had heard of miss. Abney before, of her deep cover in the Taliban. She was a fierce operative. She has much experience for her young age.
While looking through the file she found some photo's. They were of miss. Abney after she had returned from her undercover mission. Patricia knew she had been through a lot, but seeing the pictures she found herself wondering how someone could come back from that.
She decided that miss. Abney was worth a shot to bring in for a talk, so she got her analyst to track her down.
Annabelle Abney POV
I was still in DC staying at my parents' house. It had been three months since I returned from Afghanistan and I was getting sick of this normal life. I need, no crave the action, I want to get back out there.
It was just a normal morning when my phone suddenly rang. Looking at it and seeing it was an unknown caller and hesitated to answer, but curiosity got the best of me. ''This is Annabelle'' not mentioning my second name just in case.
''Ohh yes ma'am of course. It would be my pleasure. I will be there!'' I finished the unexpected call. I jumped in the air and did a little dance before noticing my parents looking at me with a sad expression. I walked over and took a seat at the table by them.
Clenching my hands together not really knowing how to bring it to them exactly. ''Uhm that was Patricia Campbell, she is from the DIA and is looking for a new operative in the field. And she would like to talk to me about it. Sooo this doesn't mean I will be going it is just a meeting!'' I finish explaining seeing the devastating looks on their faces.
My father takes my hand in his. ''Look we would lie if we said that we wanted you to go, but we know it is your purpose. And that we can't stop you, but we just hoped it would be a little longer until you got this kind of call. But we understand it completely.'' My dad explains and gives me a small smile while squeezing my hand.
I smile at both of them and give them each a kiss on their cheeks and hug them. ''Than I would better head over there before I am late. I know it is hard for you guys not knowing where I am, but at least it isn't an undercover job like last time. Maybe this time I get to talk to you from time to time and not through an communicator.
At the DIA
After Patricia had gotten off the phone with miss. Abney, she had called Dalton. He knew that she was looking for someone to strengthen their team, but wanted to be kept in the loop about possible candidates.
Patricia told him that she would have an meeting with miss. Abney and that if she thought she might fit in, she would arrange for them to meet someway. She had already sent him her file to look into. Not knowing exactly how she would set up the meeting yet, if she would send miss. Abney there or through the cams.
Third POV
There was an knock on her door. ''Come in!'' she called out. The door opened revealing one of her analysts, Hannah. ''Ma'am miss. Abney is here to see you'' she announced. Patricia waved with her hand as a gesture to send her in.
Moments later the door reopened and a woman walked in not bigger than 5,2. If Patricia had to guess. ''Good morning ma'am, Annabelle Abney. Pleasure to meet you.'' She introduced herself while shaking Patricia's hand. ''Morning. Patricia Campbell deputy director of the DIA. Please have a seat'' she gestured.
''I was happy to hear that you could meet so soon.'' She started. ''But let's get straight to business. The reason I reached out to you is because your file landed on my desk. I am searching for an experienced operative to strengthen my team. And after reading your file I wanted to meet you in person.'' Patricia said.
''Ma'am it is an honour for me for you to even look into my file. And I was more than surprised to have gotten an call so soon for anything since I am only a few months out of the field. But I am happy and willing to jump back in. But if you don't mind me asking what is the job exactly?'' Annabelle said with excitement.
''At the moment I got a group of 5 on stand-by for any kind of calls. Terrorist attacks, kidnappings etc. When we need a small team to operate they are the ones to do it. And you would be added to that team. The team consists of Adam Dalton the director of the team, Preach a former Navy Seal, Joseph McGuire a combat medic, Jasmine Khan the sniper and last Amir an intelligence director. As you may know this information may not leave this room if you decide to decline my offer. If you accept it I will either send you out to the team on a sort of trial to see if you will fit or organize an meeting with cams with Dalton. Seeing as he has to agree with my choice.'' Patricia says while looking Annabelle in the face.
''I totally understand. You would want to know if I will work well a team since I have been on my own for so long. I would do the exact same thing. But it would be my pleasure to work for you ma'am.'' Annabelle says while looking Patricia straight in the eyes, meaning business.
Patricia seems pleased with what she hears and sees. ''On to another subject. I have read your file and seen the pictures. It is completely up to you if you want them to know about what happened, but I will need to know so there won't be any mistakes. The only one other than us whom knows is Dalton, since he makes the decision with me and seeing as he would be your CO.'' She finishes the conversation with Annabelle nodding in confirmation. ''I will tell them in time if needed, but for now I would like to keep it between us.'' she tells Patricia.
''With that being said I think we are done here then. You will hear from me as soon as possible'' Patricia tells Annabelle while walking her out. Patricia watches the small woman walk away. They have a good one if she stays she thinks.