CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Toni dropped to the floor when the guards released her, her heart racing. She drew in a breath and climbed to her feet. Don’t show any fear. “Nice place you have here.” Expecting the Dober to knock her back to the floor, she slouched her shoulders. When he didn’t move, she peered around as though visiting the local zoo. There was a camera mount in the corner of the ceiling, and several darkened panels in the walls. Screens or cabinets? Two men and a woman waited patiently for her. Oh Xendia! It was impossible not to react. Her mouth dropped open. Zaambuka? Zaambuka here and …? The posture was different. The blank expression on the man’s face sent a shiver down Toni’s spine. She steadied her body but couldn’t tear her stare from his face. The mouth, the hair, the e

