Chapter 53

Shaun thought she might have another opportunity to call for help during the confusion of getting out of the vehicle and onto the airplane. She should have realized, with a man like Jozef and his well-trained team, there would be no confusion.

As soon as the car came to a halt, Jozef's side facing the plane, his door opened and Shaun was pulled from the vehicle. She took in a lungful of air, ready to scream, but Jozef held her tight against his chest, dropping a hand over her mouth. He hoisted her off the ground and climbed the steps up to the plane, Havel covering their backs, his hand on the butt of his gun.

Once they were on the airplane, Jozef dropped into a seat, Shaun's squirming body on top of his. He didn't remove his hand from her mouth until the door was closed and sealed.

Jozef's men took their seats and Jozef set Shaun on the seat next to his. He reached across her to buckle the belt.

Shaun's heart felt like it was bursting from her chest, her