JAMES
My mobile buzzes. Michael.
“Hello, Michael. What can I do for…?”
The line buzzes. Another incoming call.
“Sorry, Michael, what was…”
“James, shut up and listen. The Surgeon’s got Mitch…”
My heart Bangs. A pulse of blood ricochets behind my ears. The pulse slams to the end of my fingers…
And I'm already running…
…charging for the door…
… The phone pressed to my ear… “I'm on my way, tell me.”
“I don’t have the full story yet. Mitch managed to contact Klempner, faking ordering a pizza. Harkness has her and at least one of the children…”
“She was with Charlotte…”
“Not answering her phone. I called Chad to go see. Told him to take anyone and everyone on hand. I’m with Klempner now, on our way to the address Mitch gave him. I’ve already raised the alarm with Stanton…”
“Message me that address…”
“Already on its way...”
In the fleeting moments before Michael’s message comes through, I hesitate…
Go to the house?