Lose Your Breath: An absolutely gripping short-read thriller (Detectives Kane and Alton) by D.K. Hood

Author:D.K. Hood [Hood, D.K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781800198654
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: 2021-09-05T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

The new safe house was a dump. Annie sat on a rickety chair, with the Glock resting on her thigh, staring at the door. Her heart missed a beat with every sound and there were many. People seemed to be close by and she could hear low voices through the walls. It was as if everyone was hiding. A woman had arrived before Dave had left. She’d said nothing but left a pot of the hot sweet yellow coffee, bread, and cheese. They’d eaten everything and then after checking his watch, Dave had left. Since then, she hadn’t moved.

When a knock came on the door, heart pounding, she aimed her weapon, holding it high with both hands. She could hear men’s voices, low and conspiratorial. Terror had her by the throat but she kept her hands steady with the gun aimed chest high. Footsteps moved away but she heard a scratching on the wall beside the door.

“Annie.” Dave’s voice was just above a whisper but she recognized it. “Time to go. Unlock the door, I’m alone.”

Relieved but not stupid, she hurried to the door, unlocked it, and stood to one side, Glock at the ready, just in case. The door swung open and Dave peeked around it and smiled at her. She lowered her weapon and hugged him close. “Thank God you’re safe.”

“Thank God you’re cautious.” Dave smiled down at her and nuzzled her neck.

Annie reluctantly dropped her arms and handed him the Glock. “I was worried sick about you.”

“That would be a first.” Dave gave her a long look. “I kinda like that someone cares about me.” He moved the bags to the door. “If you need to use the bathroom, go now. I’m not planning on stopping until we cross the border.”

Annie rubbed her sore back. “Are you tying your backpack onto me again?”

“Yeah, sorry. It’s just in case we meet a roadblock. But we’ll be moving fast without headlights once we leave the town.” He twirled his fingers. “It won’t be so heavy. I’ll carry most of the ammo, but we’ll need to hide the US bills as well.”

Annie frowned at him. “What about the drugs? There’s no way I’m carrying them through customs.” She pulled off her dress and he fitted the backpack.

“We won’t be going through customs. We’ll have an uncomfortable ride in whatever military vehicle is available but I’ll take charge of the backpack. Once we land, we’ll be straight into debriefings. They’ll want to make sure you haven’t been corrupted. The brick of drugs is what I’m using to pay for our vehicle. I’m not taking it back to the States.” Dave tightened the straps. “I know this is heavy but you’ll be in the vehicle most of the time. We may have to sprint to the chopper, but I’ll carry you if necessary.”

Annie grabbed her dress and pulled it over her head, surprised when he helped her. She adjusted her burka and met his gaze. “Thanks. Do you need anything before we go? The yellow coffee is lukewarm.

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