25. Shocked and exhausted
I froze on the spot. How could I have been so stupid to get caught by a flat-footed French policeman? I cursed under my breath and raised my hands. I heard my captor step towards me. Someone was right over my left shoulder, when all of a sudden, instead of delivering a blow to my neck, this person gave me a kiss on the cheek. I then heard the most delightful voice in the world.
“Hello, Peregrine. Fancy meeting you here.”
For the second time in a matter of days I had been saved by Louisa. I spun round and grabbed hold of her.
“Louisa, what the...” I stuttered. I couldn’t take it in. What the blazes was going on?
“That’s right, my dear Mr Harker. I’m not quite as missing as you thought and, for a second time, I’m about to save your life. Come on, we can’t stay
