Chapter 14
Surprise coupled with a certain unease invaded the four men. Indeed, realizing that someone was trying to assassinate them was a disturbing finding, particularly in the state of defenselessness they were in, on a ledge trail in a remote location in Siberia, part of a Russia where they did not know if they could count on the authorities or if these were the enemy.
Igor stood up and said thoughtfully.
“I'm not sure if I should communicate this news to Irina and Lakshmi. At least until we get back to Irkutsk. I would not want to alarm them when we have no alternative but to go ahead and try to get out of this crossroads.”
“They are in this the same crossroads as us and they are adults.” Jack replied. “They have the right to know what is happening.”
The other two men nodded and headed over to where Dieter and the women were.