14 Chapter 14: Still Being Chased

“What the heck was that for?” Whitney asked.

“That alarm was the perimeter being breached. Someone must have gotten the cell signal.”

“I thought you said this was a secure line.”

“I guess the bad guys have up-to-date technology, too. Get your jacket on. We have to go.”

“Go where?”

“Back to the city. That way, no one can easily intercept the signal. There are too many of them.” She hurried as Deke waited by the door. When she was ready, he went out ahead of her. He looked all around them. “Come on.” He grabbed her hand—which was good, since she couldn’t see past the light coming from the front window. He took long strides, and then they were in the woods. Her feet moved faster than she thought they could.

“Why aren’t we taking the truck?” she asked.

“Because they’ve seen it.” He didn’t stop—not even when she yanked on his arm.

“I need to catch my breath,” she said.

“No time, princess.”