“What's happening?” Oriyanna asked urgently.
“Someone else is out there,” he replied, sweeping the area for any more guards. “Most likely some poor tourist or tour guide. I think they shot him.”
“Did you see them?”
“No, and we don't have time to go looking now. We need to move.” Sam reached into the holdall and removed two flashlights. “Can you carry the rope?” he asked Adam, who was just beginning to pull himself upright.
“Yeah,” he replied in a croaky voice. “I'm not done yet.” Over the past few hours, Sam had seen a completely different side to his lifelong friend. Instead of defeating him, the virus seemed to have made Adam more determined. His steadfast resolve to see the situation through was admirable. “Let's go – while I still can,” he added, getting to his feet as a wave of sh
