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The goons scrambled out the door. They shot us a look before closing the door, making it obvious they blamed us for the trouble they had just gotten into.
“Ladies, I apologize for the behavior of my men.” He jerked at the cuffs of his dress shirt and shrugged his shoulders to adjust his suit jacket. “You are both in luck. Your sheriff has agreed to meet us with what he owes the boss. You’ll be going home very soon.”
A chime echoed off of the cabin walls. Dante glanced at his phone and quickly typed out a reply to whatever notification he received. “It’s time to go, ladies. I trust that I don’t need to restrain you?” His eyebrow cocked as he gazed at us. His eyes were sharp yet warm. He didn’t look like he wanted to hurt us.
“No, you don’t,” I replied. Kendra was eerily silent and still shaking next to me.
“And your friend?” He tilted his head to indicate Kendra’s vacant stare.
“I’ve got her. You don’t need to restrain either of us.” I squared my shoulders.
“Very well. Shall we get out of this hell hole and get you back to your sheriff?” He exited the cabin without glancing back. He had the stature of a man who expected his orders to be followed and didn’t stop to check and make sure everyone did what they were supposed to do.
I stood, hefting Kendra up with me. “I am so sorry, Kendra. I’m sorry,” I whispered as we followed him out.
“Frank, you’ll drive us to the rendezvous; I’ll join Enzo in the back. Remember, you are transporting precious cargo.” The SUV pulled out ahead of us.
The ride wasn’t as long this time, and when we arrived, Dante got out to join his boss as he departed the SUV. I held my breath, expecting the guards he left with us to make a move, but when they didn’t, I decided it was time to see where we were and the best route of escape. I leaned back as if stretching my back and peered out a corner of the window.
“We’re at the quarry,” I whispered.
“What?” Kendra finally whispered back.
“The quarry, that’s where he’s meeting Jason.” I glanced over and breathed a sigh of relief to see Kendra’s eyes had lost that vacant stare.
“There’s only one road in or out.” She scooted closer to me, bending her head towards mine. “But there’s a trail behind the pit we used to take in high school when we snuck up here to party. If we can get there, I can get us out of here and back into town. It’s a long walk.”
“Hey, what are you two talking about?” Enzo or maybe it was Frank barked.
“I’d walk to the north pole if it meant we could escape these guys unscathed.”
“You don’t think they’ll just hand us over?”
“Answer him or you’ll be going back with a couple of extra holes in ya.” Non-Enzo or Non-Frank scooted to the edge of his seat, hand on the gun at his side.
“We know who they are and what Jason has done. Do you think they’ll just let us walk away?”
“Shit! It’s like an episode of some crime show.”
Before we could attempt to escape and the goons could act on their threat, we heard shouts and gunfire erupt outside the van. We both dropped down to the floor, hands over our heads. I couldn’t tell where the shots were coming from, only that none had hit the vehicle we were in. Yet.
“If we don’t make it, Genni, know that I love you!” Kendra mumbled into the floor.
The side door on the van flew open while shots still ricocheted outside. My heart leapt into my throat as my fight or flight response kicked into hyperdrive. Our rescuer incapacitated Enzo and Frank in the blink of an eye before addressing us.
“Genevieve? My name is Jordyn. Brian sent us.”
My eyes shot up to find a short woman fully decked out in military tactical gear.
“Come on, we don’t have much time. Grab your friend, and let’s go,” our guardian angel in camo barked.
I grabbed Kendra’s hand and shimmied out of the van as fast as I could.
“Stay close to me, and don’t stop until I say.” She raised her hand to her left ear. “Package in hand and headed toward carrier.” She led the way, and the rest of her team positioned themselves around us.
We didn’t stop until a familiar truck came into sight. I pushed past our rescuers and ran toward the man who emerged from the driver’s side. I had never been so happy to see anyone in my life. I ran into Brian’s arms, sobs escaping me as he wrapped me up in a tight hug.
“Shh, pet, I’ve got you.” His whispered words full of emotion.
