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Marcus begins working through the federal agent’s tablet while Piers enters the commands at the terminal.

Ben looks toward the map of the old ferry landing.

“If the alarm is disabled, we approach underwater while Simon is watching Calle.”

I should feel fear.

Instead, I feel the same shift I felt when the five SEALs entered the conference room and began hunting Simon.

He believes he understands us.

He believes my love for my family makes me weak.

He has never understood that it makes all of us dangerous.

Marquez raises the radio.

“Argent Star, this is Agent Marquez. Calle Sinclair is prepared to discuss an exchange.”

Simon answers immediately.

“I’m listening.”

I take the radio from her.

Ben’s face hardens, but he doesn’t stop me.

“Let me speak to Naomi.”

“You heard her.”

“I want to hear her again.”

Donald drags Naomi upright.

He presses the radio near her face.

“I’m alive,” she says.

“Are you hurt?”

“Not badly.”

Donald tightens his grip.

Naomi gasps.

“Stop touching her,” I say.

Simon takes the radio.

“Bring the compass.”

“I will meet you at the abandoned ferry landing.”

“You don’t choose the location.”

“Then you don’t get the compass.”