Chapter 44

Jerome made his way toward the boat while keeping an eye out for problems, clinging to Anna, and struggling against the elements. They were saturated in a short amount of time as they made their way down the dock ramps, which were covered in splashes of water.

After climbing up onto the rapidly shaking deck of the Adiós and placing his bag on the floor, Jerome grabbed Anna and pulled her to safety. The ship continued to rock violently.

Once he was satisfied that she had a firm grasp and was not going to fall, he got his luggage and led her down a short flight of stairs into the cabin.

Now it was time for him to retrieve the funds and the goods, and then get the heck out of Dodge. Easy. Fast.

I don't think so. He felt a tingling sensation at every nerve ending in his body.

This feeling of being pumped up and on edge was more than just ready; it was his inner alarm for peril, the one that had kept him alive many times in the past. And he had no intention of doing anything different th