Xena scoffs. “It was too easy to even be called that. Youtrusted me so much. You didn’t even ask any questions. I toldyou to run, and you said, ‘How fast?’” “Stupid,” I mutter. “I was so stupid.” “You really were. I have no f*****g clue what Nikolai saw inyou. I mean, he was willing to throw away our deal and go towar… for you. It’s beyond comprehension.” So much for women supporting women. “So does Giorgos know you’re here with me?” I ask. “DoesNikolai know? This is some kind of blackmail plan, I’m sure.So will there be a ransom?” My thoughts immediately turn towards Elise. What willhappen to her without me? She’ll probably be sent back to ourmother, which breaks my heart. But I can’t think about any of this right now. Survival is mostimportant. “Everyon

