Behind the Wire (A Dan Taylor thriller) by Rachel Amphlett

Author:Rachel Amphlett
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: military romance spies and espionage action and adventure seals suspense terrorism technology
Publisher: Rachel Amphlett

CHAPTER 24

‘Shit.’

‘How did they find us so easily?’

‘They probably posted look-outs at that settlement,’ said Dan. ‘And other small towns around the border. They’d only need a couple of men at each, and then once someone calls it in, they can re-group.’

He pulled Anna to his side. ‘Turn your back. Keep walking.’

‘But they’ve got vehicles. We won’t be able to out-run them.’

‘No, but we can plan for what happens next. Hold this.’ He passed his backpack over to her and pulled his mobile phone from his pocket, grateful the satellite signal was still relatively strong. He pressed the speed dial, and David Ludlow answered immediately.

‘David, we’re about to have company.’

‘You think they’ll take you hostage?’

Dan could hear the fear in the man’s voice. Either the general’s daughter would be killed or ransomed. The other alternatives didn’t bear contemplating.

‘Yes,’ he said. ‘But I don’t intend to stick around, so do what you can.’

‘We’ve got contacts in the Polisario,’ said David. ‘They haven’t wanted to get involved yet – they might now that there’s a direct threat on your lives. They’ve been taking pot-shots at Al Qaeda in the region for years, so I’ll make some calls. If your pursuers take you hostage, how will I know where to send the Polisario?’

‘Have you got my GPS coordinates from this call?’

‘I have.’

‘I’m going to leave my phone on. When they take us, hopefully you’ll be able to track where we’re going. Tell Mel to use the satellite to keep a look-out for it.’

‘Copy that.’

‘Thanks. Got to go.’

Dan ended the call, and deleted the call log and numbers from its memory. He left it switched on and then bent down and removed the boot from his right foot.

He ripped out the insole, shoved the smartphone inside, and then slipped his boot back on.

Next, he pulled the Glock from his belt, removed the clip, and threw the components in different directions, far away from where he stood.

Anna watched him in disbelief. ‘Dan? If they take us hostage, what are we going to do?’

‘They won’t believe I work in insurance if they find that on me,’ he said.

He reached out and squeezed Anna’s hand before retrieving his backpack from her. For someone unaccustomed to the situation, he was impressed by her ability to keep a level head and ask the right questions, but now sheer terror had taken over.

‘Look around you,’ he said. ‘There’s nothing for miles. Think about the houses we saw back there. I’m betting that wherever they take us, it’ll be deserted, run-down.’ He squinted up at the sky. ‘There’s only a few hours of daylight left, so nothing will happen tonight. We might get roughed up a bit, and they will intimidate you, but these people aren’t in charge. They’ll have a leader, but he’s not going to be top dog. He’ll be getting orders from someone else.’

‘Same as Galal, you think?’

‘Exactly.’

Anna looked over her shoulder. ‘They’re getting closer.’

‘I know. I can hear them.’

‘I’m scared, Dan.’

He stopped then, reached out, and gently tilted her chin until her eyes met his.

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