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When we reach the stairs, Falcon takes me in his arms, holding me as we go down.
Then a door.
And behind it…
A barking dog.
“Damn,” Leif says. “I guess this one didn’t get any beef jerky.”
He opens the door carefully. “Hey, boy.”
The dog snarls.
“Got something you’re going to like.”
Leif takes some beef jerky out of his pocket. The dog takes interest, sniffing. Leif throws the beef jerky, and the dog scrambles after it.
“I don’t think that’s a guard dog,” Leif says, “but just in case, let’s get the fuck out of here quickly. They’re bound to realize the system’s down any time now.”
Falcon is still holding me, but he puts me down. “We can probably move faster if you walk. You okay, Vannah?”
I look down at my bare feet. “I’ll do my best.”
“Let me know if you can’t. If you need me to carry you, I will.”
“I can do it, Falcon.”
Inside I’m at war with myself. I should tell him to put me back. That I did this for him. That he’s in danger now if I don’t marry Miles.
But I can’t leave him.
I absolutely can’t.
I’ll tell him everything, and we’ll deal with the fallout. Together we can do anything.
Falcon and I follow Leif, who keeps to the shadows until we finally reach the wrought-iron gate.
Leif pushes it open. “Good,” he says, “they haven’t gotten the security system back online yet.”
We walk past the gate, still keeping to the shadows when?—
A siren blares, making my blood run cold.
“Fuck,” Leif shouts over the sirens. “They figured it all out. They’re going to be looking for you, young lady.”
“How far is the car?” Falcon asks.
“It’s about a block. We’re going to have to run for it.”
“Savannah isn’t wearing shoes.”
“Can you do it?” Leif asks me.
“I swear to God. I can do anything you need me to do.”
I keep my hand in Falcon’s, and I take a deep breath, ready to run my ass off.
And I do it. I run, keeping up with the two men. I step on several small jagged rocks, but I don’t feel the pain. Too much adrenaline. When we finally reach the car, I look down at my feet. They’re covered in small cuts and a lot of dirt, but I’ll live.
