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“Easton.”
“I’m right here, little fawn. Where are you?”
“I know… who it is. I know.”
“Yeah, so do I.”
“He’s following me.”
“You’re certain?” I was trying to remain calm, but I had a feeling Marcus would kill her.
“Yeah. A dark green Chevy Cruise. But it can’t be who I think it is. He drives a red truck.”
I twisted my hand around the steering wheel. That was the very car he drove on a normal basis. “He has two vehicles, honey. Where are you?”
“I don’t know but he’s toying with me.”
Yeah, the fucker would do that. It would seem that’s all he was good at. “Describe where you are. Landmarks. Gas stations. Street signs. Give me anything.”
She started rambling and all I could do was try to piece together what she was telling me given she was terrified. By the time I realized she was headed toward the worst part of town, the rush of adrenaline flowing through me was making it difficult to drive. I quickly calculated where I was, where I could lead her to safety and how best to protect her. “You need to listen to me very carefully. Okay?”
“Okay.”
“Do you trust me?”
“Some things were said about you. Horrible things. The police are after you and your family.”
“I know, honey. You need to focus on my voice and nothing else.”
“Oh, God. He’s speeding up.”
“Listen, baby. Just listen. Here’s what I need you to do. Whatever happens, do not stop. Do you hear me? Not until you’ve passed me on the road. Got it?”
“Got it.” At least her voice had gotten slightly stronger.
She was tough. I’d give her that, but she didn’t understand the power of vengeance. As I offered instructions, I flew around every corner, accelerating to well over eighty miles per hour. Just let a cop try to stop me.
“Stay on the line with me. But just drive,” I instructed, praying to God she’d do exactly as I said. Even if she did, it was a real crapshoot whether I could keep her alive. One thing was clear in my mind. I would die trying.
Another turn and I was within a mile of her.
When she squealed, I pressed the gas pedal down again. “What’s happening?”
“He’s gaining on me. What do I do? What do I do?”
I scanned the area outside the windshield, calculating the time it would take to get to her. “There’s a right turn coming up. You need to take it. From there, floor it. Do not hesitate. You’ll see my car. Do not stop.”
“Okay.”
I wanted to cut the asshole limb from limb just for terrifying her. I yanked the weapon into my hand, jerking out a full ammunition clip and replacing it. “Are you sure about the turn?”
“Yes. I see it. He’s so close. So close.”
“Just do as I told you. I’m almost there.” I made a turn onto the same street, calculating the time I needed.
“Turn made. He’s there. Right there.”
“Floor it. Now!”
