I didn’t have to speak fluent German to know she’d just received unexpected news.
“Wie meinst du das?”She turned toward the window as though the weight of my stare was compromising her somehow.“Scheiße!”
Even I knew enough German to know swearing wasn’t good news.
“What is it?”My throat dried as I moved toward her.“Is it Adam?”
She spun on her heel to face me as she ended the call, bewilderment glinting in her eyes as she started to speak.
“There have been developments.”Her hesitation conveyed how carefully she was choosing her words.
“What’s happened to him?”I demanded, no longer caring how she dealt with Fabian, or even me.None of that mattered if Harper’s health was at stake.
“Nothing.Yet.”
“What does that mean?”I grasped the shoulder strap for moral support, as being nearer to Harper’s possessions meant I was somehow closer to him.
“Michel has just told me about a press conference the President of Britain has recorded.”Her brow rose.“Apparently, he is appealing to his commander general directly.”
“Wait, what?”My knees buckled at the mention of the sniveling worm who ruled over my home country.“What does that asshole want?”
“I do not know yet, but I think it is important we discover the answer.”She glanced around the room.“Do you have what you came for?”
“Yes.”I patted the side of the bag gently.“This is everything we have.”
“Then, let’s visit Mr.Harper again and see this broadcast for ourselves.”She stalked past me, slamming the wardrobe closed as she went.
I watched her start down the stairs, my mind struggling to keep up with the recent developments as I followed her.If Jackson was involved in the latest plot twist, I had a sinking feeling about what it would mean for Harper and me.
Chapter Nine
Adam
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“WELL, THIS IS A PLEASANTsurprise.”
