Chapter Forty Six

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JJ helped Ruby off the plane, his arm going around her waist as they walked through the grass.

She leaned against him, both mentally and physically exhausted after the past events in the last forty-eight hours.

She rubbed her eyes, struggling to stay awake as JJ went over the plan with Barracuda Mike, taking the bag of machetes from him.

JJ helped Ruby onto the bus, her nuzzling her face against his shoulder as he spoke to the tour guide.

It was surreal, she couldn't believe her and JJ had actually ended up in South America, it was apart of their dream.

So she tried to imagine this was just a vacation, not a rescue mission for a man who could care less if she was dead or alive.

JJ kissed her temple, his arm going around her and squeezing her against his side, the smile on his face was breathtaking, his eyes sparkling like a little kid.

She looked up at him, no- telling him on a crowded tour bus wouldn't be a proper place to tell him she was pregnant.

The moment had to be perfect, she knew that much, plus she was still in shock herself, and terrified.

"Do you think we'll be able to find them?" Ruby asked, "I think so- no fucking way" JJ said, watching as Pope and Cleo ran past.

She slung her duffel bag over herself and hopped down, taking his hand in her own, mentally preparing herself.

And just like that the two took off running until Pope and Cleo stopped, barely having time to speak before the saw Singh's men.

The four of them ran and hid behind the fruit stands, struggling to catch their breaths as Ruby's hand absentmindedly flew to her stomach, sighing in relief.

JJ didn't notice, too busy getting the latest details and plan from Pope, but Cleo looked over, automatically moving over to her.

"you okay..?" Cleo asked, hugging her, "define okay.." Ruby said, hugging her back.

"So are you..?" Cleo trailed off, "yea.. yea I am.." Ruby breathed out, still in shock, "have you told rude boy yet?" She asked and Ruby shook her head no.

JJ and Pope came back over, JJ hugging Ruby from behind and kissing her head.

"Alright we're gonna start headed toward that hill. Looks like we just gotta keep goin up" JJ said, "good thing I brought a bunch of water" Ruby said with a laugh.

He put his hand in hers, squeezing it gently as they began to walk.

Next stop was El Dorado.

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