It was Mateo that came through the door, followed by ten of Sotza's men. Vee was shocked at how fast Sotza's second responded to their situation. It had been maybe two hours since the attack had begun, though it felt like much longer. As his men covered entrances and prepared for the couple to leave the island, he explained that when neither John or Juan made their regular hourly contact with the mainland he mobilized immediately. They were in the air and headed over probably minutes after the island was hit.
Sotza seemed to take Mateo's preparations for granted, simply nodding his head while listening. Vee was both impressed and grateful. She hugged Mateo and thanked him for showing up. It was a few minutes too late to save her from being shot, but she was still grateful. She had been ne
