Stealth and super soldier resisting Agent Smith

“It sounds like there was some truth to what she said, about the Nest units not working. Perhaps we should contact Captain Freedom and make sure …”
“Make sure of what?”
“That we’re doing … that we should be …”
Smith watched the blood flow out of the sergeant’s nose and tried not to take too much pleasure in it. He twitched when the voice spoke next to his ear.
“He is resisting your attempt to control him,” said Stealth.
Polk grabbed her shoulder and yanked her back. Smith could still feel her eyes boring into him. The woman had incredible willpower. He’d asked her to be quiet twice now. He hoped her nose was gushing blood under her mask.

Excerpt From Ex-Patriots, pg 552
Peter Clines
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