BALACLAVA PART 2-E

12 men, with weapons, she calculated. There must be some more guarding the door. Let's make them 15. Odd number. Her mind raced, calculating her moves, how to corner the targets and escape. With firearms involved, she had to be extra careful, not to injure Eli, otherwise, he could die from it.

She noted their bags were brought in and kept behind Christian's chair. Why do that mistake? When their mobile phones were inside there as well? What was he up to?

`Christian?', Eli said in disbelief.

`Well, my friend my reputation precedes me it seems', he grinned.

`What do you want from us?', Eli was angry, and the chain rattled when he tried to stand up. Someone punched Eli, causing him to fall on his side. Astrid uttered a curse, moving closer to Eli. `Eli, let me handle this. You are provoking him. I think I know what he wants', she whispered.