“Yes—yes, of course,” Jennifer managed, trying to absorb what he told her. “But—who was it who tried to rescue me at the farmhouse, and the last warehouse?”
“That was us, me and my friends.”
“Who—who are you working for?”
“I'm a volunteer with the Republicans. I have no ties with the IRA. I took this mission on my own accord. I held no rank with Sinn Fein when I met you at the dance before you were kidn*pped. I just wanted to be part of the peace process, it was a personal matter. When you were taken, I took it upon myself to rescue you. I want to see peace in Northern Ireland, and I know you are the answer. This is why I want to be sure that you are returned safely, and not back into the hands of the conspirators.”
“But who are you? Are you some kind of secret agent?”
“I'm what you m
