“Let me guess, he’s not answering for himself?” the woman mischievously inquires.
“Can’t talk. And won’t give me a nod or a shake of the head.”
“Yes, I had his vocal cords sutured. It seems that despite the dental work he could still talk. It was better that he be silenced.”
“And held against his will?”
The woman nods.
“For the best. You’re not with the FBI anymore, Miss Drew. Putting aside the law, let others decide if there has been a moral crime committed. You have what you’ve been seeking, and it seems I have escaped a capital offense.”
“Kidnapping can earn a life term.”
“Assuming our Gimp friend will press charges... which he won’t.”
“Why all the rope? I’m surprised you came alone.”
“Too many witnesses on the boat. My plan was to locate the cage, if it indeed landed on dry la
