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Оглавление“Get down,” Kirk ordered.
Stasi’s eyes widened as she looked at him. What was happening? Were Kirk’s actions related to the attack? She already doubted she could trust the man. He’d been linked to such a horrible crime before.
“Down,” Kirk commanded, his open palm pushing her head below the level of the dashboard.
She grabbed his wrist and tore his arm away from her royal head. “No. I won’t do what you say.”
Kirk stopped the Jeep with a jerk and glared at her. “Don’t fight me. Don’t you see? The royal family has been attacked. If anyone sees you, they’ll know you weren’t killed. I’ve got to get you out of here.”
Stasi looked at him dumbly. Too much didn’t make sense. “What do you mean? You think someone might try to kill me?”
“Please.” Kirk’s voice plunged to pleading depths. “You’ve got to stay down. Your life is in danger.”
Stasi shrunk in her seat, but her eyes didn’t leave Kirk’s face. “What are you going to do with me?”
“I’m going to hide you, if I can.” He looked around at the empty streets. “But you’ve got to do what I say.”
