Page 104 of Hidden Chance

“They’re in my room.”

“I can’t believe you took out four of them.”

“Not bad for an old lady.”

“I wouldn’t call you old, but that’s impressive for anyone.”

“We can thank God for that. I do have a few skills up my sleeve, but it’s been a while. He’s looking after us. But remember, stay close, and do whatever I tell you to.”

“Got it. Whatever you say.”

Chapter 26

Peter and Robbypulled off the road near a compound where Su Su had directed them.

Peter sighed. “I was hoping it would be easier to get into, like that last place.”

“You’re not up to the challenge?”

Peter responded by slapping his arm. “We’d better get our gear out. I doubt they have much time.”

“Yeah, sorry. I don’t mean to make light of our situation, but it’s the way I handle stress.”

“Don’t apologize. I need a bit of lightening. It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this kind of acute anxiety.”

“Even worse than a week ago when Jemi was sick in bed?”

“That was a dread of another kind. A slow burn. This is different, but we can’t afford to get emotional.”

“If at any time you feel yourself unraveling, you let me know. I care about Hannah and Jemi, and I want to get them safe, but I’m not invested as heavily as you are.”

“I’m all right for now, just…keep an eye on me.”

“I’ve got your back.”

Jemi led Hannah through several corridors before they heard footsteps. One man shouted at another, and their voices grew louder as they approached.

“Quickly.” Jemi pushed Hannah back the way they’d come. “We need to find somewhere to hide.”

They tried several doors before they found one that was unlocked. Once inside, Jemi stood by the door, keeping it open a crack, listening.

Hannah pressed herself against the wall beside her. She had to remind herself that they’d made it this far, but the idea that they would be discovered made her want to rip her skin off.

“They’ve gone past,” Jemi said.

Hannah slumped in relief. “Thank you, God.” She looked around the room. Now that the threat was gone, she noted the computers and piles of folders that were in there.

“Coast is clear. Let’s go,” Jemi said.

Hannah had moved to a table and rifled through some paperwork. “Give me sec.”

“We don’t have a sec. We have to go now.”

“Just…” She quickly scanned the papers, then pushed them aside and looked at another pile.

“What are you doing?” Jemi hissed. “We have to go. Now. There isn’t time.”

“They’ve dumped all of this here. Why would theyhave done that? It looks like they’ve moved it and haven’t had a chance to put it away.”

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