Chapter Twenty-One
Nasira stepped from the building’s courtyard and into a side street. Gray, featureless buildings rose on either side of her, funneling the daylight. Around her, residents and employees from nearby buildings evacuated, assisted by police and GROM.
Still unsure on his feet, Andrey was being helped along by Jay, but still struggled to keep from tripping on the uneven cobbles.
‘Move with the crowd,’ Nasira said to him. ‘We’ll get you out.’
‘I’m fine,’ Andrey said. ‘Just take me to one of our getaway cars.’
‘Not a chance.’ Nasira looked ahead.
GROM soldiers, dressed in black, were directing civilians from the courtyard.
‘Way too many soldiers, we’ll find another ride.’ She changed direction, pulling Jay and Andrey away from the soldiers.
On the corner ahead, a police
