Josh’s gut twisted so painfully he thought his intestines might actually be trying to escape his body. He curled into a fetal position and caught his breath, frightened any stray thought or puff of air would wake the sleeping creatures behind him.
They had targeted Sara because he had given them all the information they ever needed to know. He had offered a template of her life. They knew where to look, because they knew where to find him. And they knew who to target, because…
Because he considered Sara to be the better subject. They wanted Sara because he would have targeted Sara. He had created the temptation, dangled the bait, and ultimately led them directly to her.
Every moment, every bit of pain, every tear, could be laid at his feet. Josh knew he couldn’t volunteer that informati
