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Sage’s groan came through and Honey’s instinct was to hit the gas. Unfortunately, the guard walked in front of the vehicle and stopped her from making the impulsive move.
He got into the seat behind her. The tension in the car tripled. “The boss wants you to get rid of this one? What a waste.”
“Yeah.” Sage’s voice was suddenly different. A mean quality had entered that resembled the other man’s. “I know a good place for a body to disappear.” Playing his role, he held the gun to her cheek. “Don’t even think about making any dumb moves. You go where Naz directs, or I’ll make you suffer before you die.”
Pretending to be afraid was no longer necessary. She was terrified. This Naz character looked like any humanity he’d been born with had dissolved, leaving the husk of a man with no morals or compassion.
Taking his directions seriously, she turned when he gave the order and stepped on the gas when he got tired of her slow pace. Feverishly, her brain kept spinning ideas of how she could stop the evil, but nothing came to mind. She’d just have to play along. Thank God, Sage had revealed his true feelings. She prayed she could believe him.
Once they came to the industrial district, Naz gave her directions to pull over behind a dark building that was surrounded by a bunch more.
“You coming?” He spoke to Sage.
“Like to but can’t. Boss said to get rid of this one right away. I’m not about to ignore orders.”
“Best not to. Okay. I’ll go the rest of the way on foot.” He stepped out of the car and surprised them both by pulling Honey’s door open. Flippantly, he leaned in and yanked her loosened hair, forcing her face close so he could grind his mouth on hers. Meanwhile his hand groped at her chest, searching for a way into her shirt.
She tried to slap him away, but the steering wheel was a huge disadvantage. Her hand finally got loose, and she scratched at his cheek only to have him punch her more than once. He moved so fast it took them completely by surprise.
A sudden barked order from Sage stopped the abuse. “Hey, Naz, you want I should keep her somewhere for you to enjoy after the delivery?”
Naz backed away after another hurtful squeeze, his expression registering gloom. “Nah. She’s a good looker. But the boss gives the orders. You better do what you’re told.”
“I will. But before I do, I might have to look after business for you,” Sage jeered, pointing the gun at Honey now frozen in disbelief. “Want I should take pictures?”
Naz grinned evilly. “Fuck you.” Suddenly, they heard shots ringing out in the distance. “Shit. Gotta go.” Naz slammed the door and Honey watched him pull out his gun as he headed in the direction of trouble.
Seconds later, just as she had the car in gear, she saw a man wearing an FBI vest step out from his hiding place ahead of them but with his back turned. Naz lifted his arm to take aim. Without a moment’s hesitation, Honey slammed her foot down on the gas pedal and struck Naz, propelling his body into the air, making his aim go wild. He flew about ten feet, landing closer to the cop.
With the headlights on, it highlighted the action. The man she saved had turned to look in their direction. That’s when she saw his face. Like in a slow-motion movie every second seemed amplified. The sound of the blow. The instant when a choice gave no room for indecision. Her heartbeat pounded making her pulse jump wildly. Recognition took a bit longer. It didn’t click in until the man started in her direction.
Luke?!
My God, it was him.
In shock, her head dropped to the steering wheel, shuddering at how close he’d come to dying. Everything else tuned out for seconds until she finally heard her name muttered hurriedly. “Honey. Christ. He’s coming this way. We’re in for it. Go into reverse. Let’s get the hell away.”
“No. It’s okay. I know this man. He won’t hurt us.”
“Maybe not you, but he’ll arrest me.” Panicky now, Sage wrenched open his door as if to run and Honey grabbed at him, trying to hold him. “No. It’s Luke. If you run, he’ll think you’re one of them. I’ll tell him you’re with the catering group and Naz imprisoned us both. Trust me.”
Sage stopped and looked into her eyes. “Chica… you screwing with me?”
“No. I promise.”
By now, Luke had approached the car, standing in the headlights, his gun aimed toward the windshield at the driver. “Throw out your weapons. Then get out of the car slowly. Hands where I can see them.”
Sage did as he was told but after Honey opened her side, she knew her legs wouldn’t hold her up. So she called out instead. “Luke it’s me, Honey. Sage is my friend. He saved me. Don’t hurt him.” Then she passed out cold.
Chapter Forty-two
With the shooting rampaging in the distance, Luke didn’t hear exactly what the female voice yelling out to him said. Thinking it might be Lori Jackson, he called to the driver again, his commands meant to be obeyed. “Out of the car, now.”
The man on his knees with his hands behind his head spoke words that chilled his blood. “It’s Honey. Honey Bolder. She said she knows you, and you’ll protect us.”
What the fuck? Honey. Wha…!
Confused as hell, he checked out the prisoner who’d thrown his gun toward Luke and seemed to be honest in his appeal.
