Page 89 of Depths of Destruction
She puts her hand over her face and takes deep breaths. I saw her do it several times the few hours I was in the pit and at the camp after we were rescued. "No. But the information I know can't get out. I'm the only one who knows it, and I've already said too much."
"I wouldn't harm you. I don't think anyone in this house would."
"It's not about someone hurting me. They've already done the damage to me. It's about others coming after you, Naomi."
A chill runs down my spine. "Julieta, what are you talking about?"
"Nothing."
"No. What did they do to you?"
She quietly replies, "Forget I said anything. You need to worry about yourself."
"Why would they come after me?"
She covers her face again and groans. "You don't stop, do you?"
I cross my arms.
"You're a news reporter. Anything I say to you will eventually come out. They will come after you again, and this time, you'll understand what they do to women like us."
What did they do to her?
"Tell me—"
"No."
"Julieta, it won't get out. I promise you."
"I'm sorry, but I don't know you, and I can't take the risk." She opens the door and steps out.
Great. Well, that got me nowhere.
I do my business then meet Andre back downstairs. The other four are standing at the door.
"You're leaving already?" I ask.
Vanessa hugs me. "Our passports arrived. See you in Bermuda."
"We didn't get to talk."
Julieta avoids me.
Vanessa smiles. "We will when I see you next."
"I still think you need to split up. It's not safe for you to be traveling together," Andre says.
"We're fine. See you in a few days," Hunter replies, holding his fist out to Andre.
Andre bumps it. "Still can't believe you shot Kalim's vehicles out."
Hunter snickers. "Kalim will figure it out. He didn't leave us a choice. But Tinker got a new plate for the Jeep, so we should be good to go."
Ryker pats Andre on the shoulder. "See you in Bermuda."
They leave, and I turn to Andre. "Why is my stomach in knots right now?"
He stares at the door. "They shouldn't be going together."
