Quickly, he scanned the building, noting the entrances and exits.Katya could still be in there, and that other woman needed help too.He took note of everything he saw, possible entry points, guards, other vehicles.Then, he made his way back to his bike and called Eddie.A few minutes later, headlights pierced the darkness as multiple vehicles arrived.Officers disembarked and took positions.Adam moved closer and got into position.His pulse beat mercilessly.She had to be in there.He made the signal.
All hell broke loose.Shouts, commands, flashlights piercing through the darkness.
In less than an hour the building was cleared, suspects arrested, and women saved from slavery.
Katya was not one of them.
Adam stared at the now empty warehouse.Shock and despair made their way through him, causing tears to prickle his lids.Frustration gnawed at him, and he clenched his jaw.
“Great work, Carter.”His boss slapped him on the back.“What’s wrong?”
Adam shook his head.
“The girl I was tailing was not in there,” he said, his tone coming out flat.
His boss nodded grimly.
“They were on to you, then.It’s a miracle we were able to help these.Let the rest of the team do their work, maybe we can get some information and find that girl you’re looking for tomorrow.There’s still hope.”
Adam flattened his lips into a thin line.
“Sir—”
“Go home and rest, Carter.You’re no use if you’re exhausted.”
“The woman I was tailing could be in trouble.”
“And you could make a fatal mistake because you’re so damned tired and hung up on this girl you could die.Go home.Rest.It’s an order.Tomorrow morning we’ll pick it up again.”
“All right,” he said reluctantly.
Deep down, he knew his boss was right.He was too tired to think properly, and he might make a mistake which could cost Katya her life.He needed to rest, gather energy, and strategize.
“Please hang on, little one.I’m coming for you,” he whispered making his way back to his bike and home.
Chapter Sixteen
