QUOTE : A tall woman strode over to them, shouldering her rifle. Her helmet hid her hair, but her goggles were up, showing blazing blue eyes. “I’m Valkyrie, the team leader.” She waved a hand at the dark-skinned soldier holding him up. “Doc’s our medic, he’ll see to your leg.”<br /> Rhys didn’t move and the woman’s face turned harsher than the mountains surrounding them. <br />“Do you have a problem, sailor?” She knew they were SEALs, even without identifying insignia. <br />“No, sir,” Rhys said. “I mean, ma’am.”<br /><br /> She rolled her eyes before facing Jake. “My team can handle this from here. Get on the bird.” <br />Jake shook his head in confusion, pain making his thinking slow. “You’re a woman.” <br />Her voice hardened. “I’m a captain, and you’re done here. This is now my mission.” <br />“You’re not spec ops.” Jake’s leg might be screaming at him, but no American woman was allowed in special operations. <br />“We’re better than spec ops,” she said. “We’re E.D.G.E. operators. Now get your ass onboard.” She walked away. <br /><br />“I think I’m in love,” Rhys said, staring after her.