~ SASHA ~
She was so terrified, as the car careened out of the garage and into the street, she didn't even make a sound. Just held on to the handle above the door and tried to breathe. Unsuccessfully.
Three blocks later he slowed and turned quickly into an alley that cut between buildings, then continued in the same direction on a new street.
Zev gripped the steering wheel with thick hands that, until a moment ago, she'd thought were beautiful and strong and… and… not weapons.
In her mind's eye she watched him jerk that guy's head to the side and heard the crack again.
She flinched. She still couldn't take a real breath.
"Let me out," she said through clenched teeth and a jaw that wouldn't move. "Now."
"No, Sasha. They've got a perimeter. They're looking for you. And they lied to me about giving me time, which means if they take us, they'll split us up. I have to get you out of here."
"Let. Me. Out."
