Zzzap snapping at his ghost

“Yeah, whatever. You’re a real American hero. Go get your guns. He shook his head as the door locks clanged open. Then he snapped, I’m fine. Don’t you start in on me, too.
Sergeant Kennedy glanced up as she dragged the door open. “Sorry, sir?”
Nothing. Go get your guns. I’ll watch the door.”

Excerpt From Ex-Patriots, pg 549
Peter Clines
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