Because the love they felt for each other would be the weapon he’d choose. A double-edged sword that would render both of them helpless. That was why Masenak had to die before he found out how easy it would be to make her do anything he wanted her to do just by threatening or abusing Alisa.

She closed her eyes, her hands clenched into fists by her sides. Easy enough to say. She felt terribly helpless at this moment.

It might be all right. Maybe this Korgan would make a difference. It was a little promising that he’d taken that bastard Baldwin out of the equation and away from any harm he could do Jeanne. Maybe whatever he was planning to do next would turn the situation around…

But it had to happen soon.

Please God, let it happen soon.

Chapter 5

Chapter
5

Border Base Camp

The duct tape had been ripped off Baldwin’s mouth by the time Korgan and Alisa arrived at the tent where Gilroy had taken him. He was spewing curses and venom at Vogel, and when he caught sight of Korgan the venom became even more toxic. “Are you in charge here? Who do you think you are, you son of a bitch? You can’t hurt me. I’m important to Masenak. Once he finds out I’m gone, he’ll just set up a call to the CIA or U.N. and one of those girls will be tortured until you let me go.”

“Only if he’s sure that you were taken at all,” Korgan said as he moved into the tent. “I’m Gabe Korgan. And my friend Alisa here has made sure there will be doubts about your intentions. After all, what are the odds of anyone walking into Masenak’s camp and actually being able to snatch you from under his nose?” He paused. “Even though he didn’t really give a damn, he would still find it more likely you’d left under your own steam. And then he’ll start to wonder what would make you want to run that risk.”

“He knows he can trust me.”

“Until he can’t,” Alisa said softly. “He hasn’t shown you lately that he cares one way or the other, has he?”

“You were one of the bitches who took me from camp.” His eyes were narrowed on her face. “Maybe you were even the one who put me out.” He made another jump. “Sasha was standing in front of me, and the attack came from behind. Sasha set this up.” He was cursing again. “I’ll kill her.”

“You’ll do nothing to her.” Korgan’s voice was cold. “You won’t have the opportunity. If you’re lucky, you might live through this. But only if you forget that Sasha was involved in any part of it.”