Rian could be receiving word right this minute that the Cartel at the inn was decimated. She mightguess that Luka and I have escaped and are coming for her. There is no time to waste formulating aplan of attack. If we do, we might get there to find the Morrisons and Milaya are already gone. I pray they are still there. I pray Milaya is with them. As we drive towards the meeting spot, I squeeze Luka’s hand and offer up one more prayer towhoever is listening: I pray that my family will make it back together. O nce everyone is in position, we decide to walk. Driving down the long dirt road to the house is too noisy and will draw too much attention.Walking is better because we can stay in the tree line until the last moment when we need

