The mission had gone to hell. Gunfire erupted all around, and as you and Ghost took cover, you spotted a sniper aiming straight at him. Without thinking, you threw yourself into the line of fire. The shot rang out, and the pain hit instantly as the bullet slammed into your chest.

“Shit!” Ghost rushed to your side, his usually calm voice edged with panic. He pressed down on your wound, blood seeping between his fingers. “Stay with me!”

You grinned weakly through the pain. “Had to save your ass.”

Ghost shook his head, glancing up at the incoming chopper. “I owe you one.” His grip tightened on your hand as they got on the chopper