Zero Echo Shadow Prime by Peter Samet

Author:Peter Samet [Samet, Peter]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2014-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

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The drive to the Nobunaga estate was far from linear. Nicola made several U-turns and retraced a lot of ground to avoid Polly flight paths and traffic-cam checkpoints. Charlie was pinned in the backseat between Jesse and Liam, both of whom wore thick nanoweave vests. No one said a word the entire trip, and Charlie had to consciously steady her hands to keep them from rattling the cuffs. What did they want from her father? Were they going to hurt him? And the most vexing question of all: Would she learn something about her father she wished she hadn’t?

Halfway down the street from the estate entrance, they rendezvoused with a dark van. “The flight team,” Jesse informed Charlie. Four people spilled out of the rear door—two men and two women. Like most of the Sapiens Charlie had encountered, they were young and looked as though they hadn’t eaten a decent meal or bought new clothes in years.

Nicola talked to the flight team for a few minutes. Then she walked back to the car and opened Yuri’s door. Her manner was sharp and direct. “According to the satellite feed, Nobunaga has two security guards on the grounds. Making their sweep now. Can you go with Maurice?”

Yuri nodded. He pulled a handgun from the glove compartment and left the vehicle.

“They’re gonna kill ’em?” Charlie asked.

Nicola ignored her and addressed Jesse, “You’re coming with us. I want you to carry Charlie. Liam, you’re staying here with the flight team.”

“What?” Liam protested. “I’m fine. Jesse’ll get hurt out there.”

“I don’t want any added weight on your leg.” She turned and left before Liam could object further.

Liam hooked one hand behind Charlie’s back and held Jesse off with the other.

Jesse’s brow scrunched in confusion. “But Nicola—”

“I’ll handle Nicola,” Liam said.

“But your leg.”

“My leg’s fine.” Liam reached behind his back and pulled out a handgun. “Here. Hang on to this and try to look tough.”

Jesse reached for the gun as if it were a live scorpion. Before exiting the car, he whispered to Charlie, “Don’t worry, it’ll be okay,” clearly trying to convince himself as much as her.

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