I squeeze the steering wheel. “I need to do recon on the Karlov building tonight. I won’t be able to decide on a game plan until I see what we’re working with.”
“And where does that leave me? Sitting in that moldy motel room twiddling my thumbs?”
“Absolutely not.” Her jaw sets in that stubborn line I know too well. “I’m not staying anywhere without Yasmin.”
“Add it to the list of non-negotiables, Bastian.” She turns toward me, and even though her eyes can’t see much of me, the force of her glare is unmistakable. “She’s been with me through all of this. She gave up everything to run with me. I’m not abandoning her now because it’s inconvenient for your timeline.”
I exhale through my teeth. “Fine. We’ll get Yasmin first.”
“Good. Get off the highway at the next exit.”
I follow Eliana’s
