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    My Name Is Peregrin
    My Name Is Peregrin
    My Name Is Peregrin
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    My Name Is Peregrin

    By Vibert Miller

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    Jack Peregrin could trace his ancestry to a warrior who rode with Sitting Bull, and is part of a team of mercenaries who flush out criminals anywhere in the world. They do things governments cannot be involved in and offer deniability. Abigail Saunders is the patrol officer who pulls him over for speeding and saves his life. Against her better judgement she falls for this man who lives on the edge, and she is there when he shoots a terrorist in his living room.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVibert Miller
    Release dateDec 13, 2021
    ISBN9781386086505
    My Name Is Peregrin
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    Vibert Miller

    Vibert Miller is the author of fourteen books, msot of them romantic thrillers with a touch of paranormal and science fiction. He lives in the Pioneer Valley of Western Masssachussetts.

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      My Name Is Peregrin - Vibert Miller

      Chapter 1

      Jack Peregrin was in a great hurry. He blew past a police cruiser, that was lurking in a hidden turn-off, doing over 70 mph. He was caught, and it was confirmed when he saw flashing red and green lights in his rearview mirror. He also heard the siren. He pulled over into the break-down lane and stopped. Then he hit the button to roll down his window, placed his hands on the steering wheel, in the ten past ten position and waited, staring straight ahead. In the side mirror he saw the officer approaching cautiously. His weapon was not out, but his hand was on it.

      License and registration, please.

      The registration is in the glove box. I’m reaching for it. Jack waited until he heard, go ahead. He took it out and handed it over with his license.

      Do you know how fast you were going, Mr. Peregrine?

      "Yes, I do. I was driving about 70, and the speed limit is 55. My name is Peregrin, no e, at the end."

      You were doing 74.

      Jack looked at the officer for the first time and noticed it was a female. Can you, please, hurry?

      Excuse me?

      I’m asking to you hurry, Ma’am. I’m rushing to get to the hospital.

      Why is that? the officer asked.

      I’m having a heart attack. Jack said.

      She stared at him. How can you tell?

      My chest feels like an elephant is sitting on it, and I’m sweating like a pig.

      I can’t let you proceed in this condition. I’m calling an ambulance.

      Just let me continue. You can lead me there.

      No way. You’ll be a danger to yourself and other drivers. What do you have against an ambulance?

      They’re expensive. I can’t afford it, Jack replied. But she was already on the line with her dispatcher. Jack felt himself growing weaker. He slumped down in the seat and put his head on the steering wheel. He felt hands on him and he heard voices. Someone said, I have a pulse, but it’s erratic. Someone else said, okay let’s move. He blacked out.

      When Jack awoke, he was on a hospital bed, hooked up to machines and two people were bustling about. When they realized he was looking at them, they approached him.

      I’m Doctor Williams, the man said. Glad to see you’re awake.

      How long have I been here? Jack asked.

      Three days, the doctor answered. You had a heart attack, but the worst is over. We’ll keep you for a couple more days, as a precaution. You’re generally strong and fit. We still don’t know why you had a heart attack. A cardiologist will come and have a chat with you, to see if we can figure out why your heart was on the point of shutting down. In the meantime, relax and take it easy. With that they turned and left the room. Two hours later the same nurse was back to tell him he had a visitor.

      A visitor? Nobody knows I’m here, he said.

      This lady does. She has stopped by every day, but you were not in any condition to have visitors.

      I don’t know who that can be. I don’t have any friends or family around here.

      Well she knows you. Very pretty too.

      If she’s pretty, then it’s definitely not for me. There’s got to be a mistake. Jack said.

      Oh, here she comes now, the nurse said signaling the woman to come in. Don’t stay too long. He’s still weak.

      I won’t. Thank you.

      Jack was sizing up the pretty red-haired lady, as she was approaching his bed. She was taller than the average woman, even in the flat sandals she was wearing. Her hair was tied in the back and fell almost to her shoulders. She had an athletic build and walked with purpose.

      Do we know each other? Jack asked.

      Of course, we do. Do you think I’m in the habit of walking into a strange man’s hospital room? Jack didn’t have a clue who this lady was.

      I think you don’t recognize me because I am not in uniform. She could see he was still confused. Do you remember being pulled over by a cop a few days ago?

      He finally got it. Then his eyes went wide. Don’t tell me you’re here to finish the job you started. This bed is stationary.

      She let out a laugh and waved her hand at him. No. I just stopped by to see how you’re doing. When you slumped down in your car, you scared the hell out of me. The paramedics said it was a close thing.

      I get that you’re not in the habit of walking into a strange man’s hospital room. Are you in the habit of visiting people you pull over?

      Only the ones that are named after a bird of prey, she responded.

      "Oh, that. There is a difference. That falcon you’re talking about spells his name with an e on the end. I don’t."

      I don’t think I know anyone else by the name of Peregrin. How did you get it?

      "The same way most people get their names. From my ancestors. The lore in my family is that my great, great, I don’t know how many ‘greats’, grandfather liked the Peregrine falcon and took its name. But he couldn’t spell worth a damn in English, so he left off the final e."

      So, you have Indian blood running through your veins.

      That’s what they tell me. Jack said.

      What tribe? she asked.

      Lakota Sioux.

      So, your great, great, you don’t know how many ‘greats’, grandfather rode with Sitting Bull.

      That’s what they tell me. It just occurred to me, you know my name, but I don’t know yours.

      Sorry. I’m Abigail Saunders, she extended her hand, pleased to meet you Jack Peregrin, of the Lakota Sioux.

      Do they call you Abby?

      Everyone does, she said.

      Do you know what happened to my car? Jack asked the next time she visited.

      It’s safe. Parked in my driveway.

      Your driveway?

      A lot cheaper than at the tow company’s lot.

      Of course. Thank you. Abby dug in her purse and came up with his license and registration, which she handed to him.

      When they let you out of here, I’ll come for you and take you to your car, She said, getting up to leave. Just then the doctor walked in, glanced at Abby and went over to grab Jack’s chart.

      Mr. Peregrin, he began, we’re puzzled as to why a hale and hearty man would have a heart attack. Perhaps you can help us here.

      I’ll do my best, Jack said. The doctor looked pointedly at Abby.

      You can speak in front of her, Jack said, we’re old friends. To which, Abby raised one eye brow. It did not escape Jack’s attention.

      Okay. All the tests we ran showed scarring, in the area of your heart. Did you have surgery on your heart?

      Jack stared at the doctor for what seemed a very long time.

      Mr. Peregrin?

      Okay, Doc, you saved my life, so I guess you deserve an explanation, Jack hesitated, looking from Abby to the doctor and back. The heart that’s in my chest is not my heart. It’s mine now, but it’s not the one I was born with. I’ve had a heart transplant.

      Why? Was your heart damaged? the doctor asked.

      "You might say that. The job I was doing brought me in contact with some very unsavory characters, who thought I would be better off dead than alive. They did their best to help this along. In the process they did a lot of

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