CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
THEY STOOD IN THE DUAL arcs of bright light from the chopper, residual light from the cabin spilling weakly behind them.
In the distance, two owls called hopefully across the trees.
The chopper’s rotors pulsed rhythmically at the edge of the bluff.
The faces gathered in the quickly cooling night were tense, filled with fear.
“Are we clear what we need to do?” Alf looked around at the assembled men...and two women...and assessed each worried face.
“There’s no guarantee he’ll let Godric go, bro.”
Alf turned to Warwicke. “It’s the only shot we’ve got. Besides, if we do this right, it won’t be his choice to make.” He glanced at Dini. “Are you sure you’re all right?”
Dini nodded. “I want to help. Just tell me what to do.” The reality was that she was so scared, and s
