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."

from the very start, Elodie

confront him; she knew

showing no change, no sign of discomfort. That calm was precisely what frustrated him. He'd tried to win her over for so long,

He wondered-

didn't Elodie

Jarrod, not in

say the word. Whatever you want to do, I'll keep you company." He leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable

mild. "Don't trouble yourself. I just

shadow crossed Watts' face, but he

glass of juice. "Eat

stood and

down her spoon and silently studied the layout of

Outside, Watts' phone rang.

then stepped into the courtyard to

Jarrod's people have already

officially involved now

pull

all the stops to find

in a

course. That was

he'd immediately think

the authorities on the

there

detavas

no way to keep

for long.

started putting on the pressure, they'd turn the

responding, Watts asked, "What

heard, he's already there. Chances are,

his head back and stared at

were chaotic over there anything could

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