Portia
His eyes narrow as he takes the pouch. "I can drive just fine but why are you telling me all this now? You can tell me when we get there." He knows the answer. I can see it in his eyes.
"Because you need to go first, Nathan. I'll follow as soon as I know he's safe."
"Portia — "
"I need to know he's safe, Nathan. Please."
"If he's safe, there will be no reason to follow."
"Then I'll bring you back. If we disappear together, they'll start a manhunt. As long as they see me, they won't think anything of you not being here. I'm his wife. I'm the one the cartel wants back."
"No. No way. I'm not leaving you behind. How will you protect yourself against them if he doesn't come back?"
I reach under the pillow and take out the gun. He sucks in a breath, shakes his head. "No. No f*****
