Back for Her 18 +

Thirty

Thirty

Sitting in the spacious plane seat, I couldn't help but feel nervous. The jokes and the teasing all stopped as the seriousness came back. To why we were all meeting here in the first place. Damon had spoken to the guys just before we headed for the plane that was waiting for us.

Half of the guys stayed in London to keep an eye on Henson, whereas Damon, Adrian, Charlie and some of the other guys followed us to France.

" How much are you paying for this flight" I whispered to Damon as he sat down finally. Placing his hand on my thigh, giving me a comforting squeeze.

" He would be lucky if he could afford it," A man said as he passed us down the aisle before sitting opposite us.

I sat back nervously. This man was decked out in full army uniform and permanently had hardened eyes as they stared at you.

" Sorry how rude of me, I'm Lucas, Sergeant Lucas if you will," he said smugly. I watched him lean out of his seat and hold his hand out to me.

My nerves skyrocketed. Wondering if it was possible to mess up a single handshake.

I always wanted to meet Damon's team and who he fought with but I never expected to meet someone this high up in the army, let alone shake his hand.

Damon removed his hand from my thigh and encouraged me with a small smile. I leant over and shook Lucas's hand firmly.

" It's a pleasure to meet you," I said shyly. Scared that I might say something wrong.

He smiled back. " Pleasure's mine Skylar. It's nice to finally meet you after years of hearing about you" I couldn't help but blush at his words. I still find it strange that Damon would talk about me often when he was in the army.

I nodded my head as I leant back in my seat. I was thankful when Damon placed his arm around me. I was a complete nervous wreck.

" Can i ask you a question?" I bravely said as I felt the comforting warmth of Damon.

His eyes glanced over at Damon, A silent word spoken between them.

" Of course"

" I'm sure that you have many pressing obligations" I began to say only to pause when I didn't know how to say this next part without offending him.

" You're wondering why I'm here" he stated to which I nodded thankfully that he finished my question.

I was not prepared to embarrass myself in front of a man that Damon respected so highly.

" Well Skylar I retired last year for family obligations but I heard about Henson from one of my junior officers. I probably knew Henson the most, so I didn't think twice about coming to help out one of my best soldiers" He explained as he winked over at Damon.

" Nice" Damon mumbled letting a small chuckle leave his throat.

"That's nice for you to help out Adrian" Charlie commented from behind us, as he poked his head over the seats.

I couldn't help but giggle as Damon threw a packet of sweets at Charlie's head.

" he wishes" Damon mutters as he sits back.

Lucas seemed to thoroughly enjoy the banter between them. No doubt he's had a fair share of it over the last few years.

" Thank you" I thanked him.

He nodded. " Damon tells me that you were the one to get Damon thinking about his future"

I inhaled, feeling a tightness in my chest. I fidgeted in my seat.