Chapter 186

Suddenly, the device in her hands rang. It was hardly the first time. Victor had called all night. She hadn’t answered, but every time his name appeared, she’d fought panic. What calmed her was knowing that if he had any idea where to find her, he wouldn’t waste time dialing.

Thankfully, the number on her display now was the one Walker had told her to expect.

“Hello?” she answered cautiously.

When the man on the other end asked if she was all right in Spanish, she recognized his voice. Walker’s friend.

“You can speak English.” She was calmer now.

“All right. I’m Kane Preston. I have your sister with me, along with fellow operative Forest Scott. He’s called Trees. We’re on our way to your location and we’ll take you to safety.”

Were they foolish enough to believe any place was secure from the violent Ramos brothers? From the ruthless Geraldo Montilla? “Where?”

“I’ll explain when we arrive.”

Laila opened her mouth to object.

“Jorge