CHAPTER 53

On the opposite side of the mountain, Joe hauled her up. He called out to her, “Climb.”

She objected.

Her temple was the target of his gunshot. You can’t be saved by Darien in this situation. They wouldn’t get there in time to remove a bullet if I shot it in your gorgeous head. So go up. It is your only chance.

She fought to ascend, clenching her teeth, her wet garments sticking to her like ice Saran Wrap, her hands numb from the chilly water.

He said, “Go up straight.”

She looked up but was unable to see the direction he was planning to lead her. They were not able to climb mountains all day. Unless… She gave him another look. He was dozing off to her right while she was doing so.

“Go!”

Unless a cave was located above. She resumed her ascent. Maybe the place he had taken Larissa in secret? For shooting Doc and Ritka, Lelandi planned to kill the cretin and eat her meal.

Men shouted on the ridge coming from the town’s direction. She was under attack by Darien and his troops. Joe’s expr