Page 385 of Hidden Depths

I looked at her.

She lifted one eyebrow.

“I’m following orders. Quickly.”

I put the guard in the truck bed and secured his wrists to the metal frame.

Ben climbed beside him, weapon raised despite the blood covering his shoulder.

Nathan took the wheel.

I sat beside Storm and Elanore.

“Get us somewhere with a signal.”

Nathan started the engine.

“We’ll have one before we reach the highway.”

The radio came alive two minutes later.

Static filled the cab.

Then John’s voice broke through.

“Ward, respond.”

I grabbed the radio.

“I’m here. Status?”

“Exchange compromised.”

Storm seized my arm.

“Calle?”

“Missing.”

The word hollowed out the truck.

“What happened?” I demanded.

“Four men came in from the water. They used smoke and flash devices. Piers took a round in the leg.”

“Is he alive?”

“Yes. Coast Guard medic has him.”

“And Calle?”

“They put her in a white van.”

Storm stopped breathing.

“Direction?”

“South from the pier. Maui police are searching.”