“Shit, indeed,” I concurred.“But the two of you struck a deal.Your impunity from prosecution in return for your full cooperation.Isn’t that right, Officer?”
“That is right.”She nodded.“We are waiting for The Hague to confirm that status.”
“So,” he paused, as though his mind was trying to keep up with the unraveling information.“You and I are on the run, little girl.”
“We were.”My thumb grazed the back of his hand.“Before the police caught up with us.”
His free hand rose to capture mine, and when he gazed my way, there was a warmth in his eyes that I hadn’t noticed before.“Officer, do you think Caroline and I can have a moment alone?”
“Well.”Kaspar shook her head.“Until the ICC confirm, you are still in my custody, Commander General.”
“I understand.”He straightened in the bed.“But I am going nowhere in the short-term.You can wait outside the door and still have custody of me.”
Following his lead, I twisted to face her.“Please,” I begged.“Just a few minutes.There are so many things Adam doesn’t yet remember, and I’m sure I can help him.”
“Hmmm.”Her tone remained unconvinced.“I do not like the idea of you two plotting.”
“Not plotting,” I implored.“I love him, and I want to make sure he’s okay.You can understand that, can’t you?”
“Well, ja...”
“And you don’t need to worry about us absconding.Hasn’t Adam cooperated fully with your investigation?”I went on, sensing I might have her on the back foot.“Even if he could run—which he clearly can’t—there’s no reason for him to, is there?”
“That is true.”Her shoulders fell.“But as I recall, the last time I gave you five minutes with Mr.Harper, he ended up almost dying.”
“The doctor tells me my blood pressure is much steadier now,” Harper intervened.
“And I promise not to over-excite him.”I bit back on the chuckle that threatened to escape at the thought.I hadn’t even considered doing anything untoward since entering the room, but the gleam in Harper’s blue eyes then spoke of other possibilities.
“I should hope not.”She tutted as though she were an exasperated schoolmistress.“Okay, Miss Craness.I will give you five minutes, but after that, I will ask that you give Mr.Harper some rest.”
“Okay.”I didn’t much love her terms, but I’d agree to them if it got us what we wanted.
Nodding, Kaspar sighed.“I shall be right outside.”
Chapter Six
