Night had fallen, and the black Hummer tore down the highway.

The weather was no ally tonight. Nortia was a tropical country, and just as they neared the airport, thunder split the sky and a violent storm broke loose.

Visibility shrank to nearly nothing. The wipers thrashed desperately across the windshield, rain battering the glass with relentless force.

Blair eased up on the gas. The world outside dissolved into streaks of water and shadows.

Briony's heart pounded. Every muscle in her body was taut, strung tight with

nerves.

Blair kept murmuring reassurances, his hand resting on hers.

They pulled into the airport grounds.

A heavy-duty helicopter sat on the tarmac, rotors spinning, ready and waiting for them.

Blair parked and turned to her. "Wait here a minute. I'll go grab a raincoat. I'll be right back."

"Okay," Briony replied, voice thin.

Blair jumped out and dashed into the downpour.

Two pilots waited by the chopper, their silhouettes blurred by the rain.

Blair returned, soaked but determined, raincoat in hand. He yanked open the passenger door.

A fierce gust sent sheets of rain swirling into the Hummer.

Briony shivered, startled by the sudden chill.

around

helped her into the coat, then swept her up in his arms, striding

ran over to meet

set Briony gently into

said, his voice softer

nodded, but anxiety still flickered in her eyes. "Are we

buckled her in. "Yeah. We'll get out of Nortia first.

Briony asked, gripping

her seatbelt.

Briony stared at him.

Mr. Seven?

Mr. Seven know

was steady, full

Seven knew James-and knew how close she and James were, practically siblings. If James asked, Mr. Seven would definitely lend a hand.

pilots shouted, "We've got cars approaching

"Shut

pilot slammed

the captain gripped the controls. The storm was

like this

slid into the seat beside Briony

closer, barreling toward

could almost feel someone's gaze locked onto

The helicopter's massive blades

the convoynet

the chopper

her seat

her ear. "Don't be

Briony's breath caught.

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