As soon as we disconnect, I call Adam back.
“Adam.”
“Yeah. Someone tried to snatch Eve today. Know anything about it?”
“Yeah. Can she hear me?”
“No. Why?”
“They have Vaughn.”
“FUCK! FUCK, Eli! How’d you let this happen?”
I don’t even get the urge to bite back.He’s right. How did I let this happen? AGAIN.
“I’m going to fix it. Is Evie okay?”
“Of course, she is. Fucking idiots had the nerve to come into our home. We weren’t even alone. Cal and Cotton were here. Still are. We’re keeping one of them on ice. We hope to get some information, but he doesn’t speak English.”
“On ice?”
“Literal ice. Quite uncomfortable, I assure you.”
Damn.I already know this. Ice can actually burn, and it doesn’t take long. Effective and simple torture method.
“Yeah. Okay. Good idea. I’m heading to the airport. Get me on the first plane back.”
Adam’s voice sounds more distant when he speaks again.
“Cotton, we need a ride from Bridgetown, Barbados, back to Austin.”
Cotton’s voice comes from somewhere off in the background.
“On it.”
Adam’s voice is stern but more controlled when he speaks again.
“Grab only what’s necessary and get to the fucking airport. I’m going to have to tell Eve before you get here. Shit’s going to hit the fan.”
“Yeah. Just....just tell her I’m sorry. Tell her...I’m going to get her back.”
“Yeah. Just get here.”
He hangs up without another word, and I can’t even be mad at the guy. He’s probably the one person who will tell me the truth and not try to spare my feelings in this situation.
As I’m typing out a quick text to Adam with Mom and Abbi’s addresses, I grab the cell jammer, Vaughn’s book, all the cash, and leave my weapons. I’ll never make it on the plane with them, and I don’t have time to check a bag.
“Winston. Hey, It’s Eli. From yesterday.”
“Yeah, hey Eli. Ready to see the sites.”
“Unfortunately not, pal. I need to get to the airport as fast as possible. Are you the guy for the job?”
“Yes, sir, Eli. Four minutes and I’m there.”
“Make it three, and there’s an extra hundred in it for you.”
“I’ll make it in two.”
