Kristie nodded but didn’t answer. They turned
back to the main building. As they walked toward the office, they
passed Sid again. He nodded and stared hard at her for a minute
before he went on by. Kristie’s heart paused while he looked her
over, then resumed beating once he left. If he suspected she was a
spy, Sid gave no indication, but she’d captured his notice, and
even that thought terrified her.
“I think I need a rest,” Kristie said to Tom.
“Thank you for the tour. I appreciate it.”
Tom nodded and said he hoped he’d see her
again. Kristie tried to keep from running as she fled down the hall
toward her room. Once there she closed the door behind her, leaned
against it, and drew a deep breath. She waited until her pulse and
breathing had calmed to near normal before she cr
