The call still wouldn't go through.

That was unexpected.

Watts met Elodie's eyes, then glanced at the phone in her hand. "No luck? Maybe most of the networks are down. Try again in a while."

Something flickered across Elodie's face-a feeling she couldn't quite name, a tiny sting that left her unsettled.

She didn't say a word.

Watts checked his watch. "Are you hungry? I'll have them bring you something to eat."

He stood up. "Just stay calm for now. You're a long way from home, and not everyone here is trustworthy. But while you're with me, you're safe. I promise."

The words had the effect of a sedative, meant to settle her nerves.

Elodie remained silent.

She turned toward the window.

Armed men still patrolled outside.

Clearly, this wasn't the sort of place you could come and go as you pleased.

She knew Watts had a point, but as far as she was concerned, his promise of safety didn't carry much weight.

The food was ready quickly-Watts had seen to it himself.

Elodie glanced at the spread: dishes from her own country.

Without revealing anything, she asked quietly, "What about the people who came here with me?"

Watts ladled soup into a bowl for her, his manner calm and unhurried. "They're all resting elsewhere. Later, they'll be escorted out."

had shown no overt malice from the very

knew she

his gaze steady. Elodie was as composed as ever, showing no change, no sign of discomfort. That calm was precisely what frustrated him. He'd tried to win her over for so long, and she'd

He wondered-

didn't Elodie like

any less than Jarrod, not

bored, just say the word. Whatever you want to do, I'll keep you

yourself. I just want to leave as soon

Watts' face, but he kept

poured her a glass of juice.

stood and walked

behind him, Elodie set down her spoon and silently studied the layout of the house

Outside, Watts' phone rang.

then

not looking good. Jarrod's people have already

officially involved now

pull

the stops to find their

in a

was Jarrod for

crisis, he'd immediately think of the most

authorities on the

there

detavas

no way to keep

for long.

the pressure, they'd

Watts asked, "What about

already there. Chances are, it's life or

and stared at

over there anything could

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