“He didn’t wait for Naples.
He knows you found the key.”
VII.
The Twin in the Shadows
I didn’t hesitate.
I stepped past Vivien, reached into my pocket, pulled out the master override keycard, and swiped it across the laundry door scanner.
The heavy oak door swung open.
Mia was huddled in the corner beneath a stack of folded linens, clutching a small stuffed bear to her chest.
She looked up at me, her eyes wide with fear, but she didn’t cry.
I reached down, scooped her up into my left arm, and pulled her tightly against my chest.
“Rocco”, ladré, “lleva a Mia y Vivien a través del túnel del subsótano hasta la casa segura en las colinas.
Take four men.
If anyone approaches that vehicle, shoot to kill.”
“Boss, I’m not leaving your side!”
Rocco insisted, raising his weapon.
“That is an order, Lieutenant!”
