Anton was dressed exactly as always , a neat brown suit, pressed and proper, the kind of outfit that looked too composed for the chaos surrounding them. Without hesitation, he stepped inside the car and took the seat directly across from Sheri.
It was a special kind of SUV, designed with four seats in the back that could swivel to face each other. The setup made the space feel more like a meeting room than a getaway vehicle. Thankfully for Anton, it also meant he didn't have to sit directly beside her.
"What are you doing in here!" Sheri shouted, her voice sharp and unsteady. Too many thoughts were crashing through her mind at once.
Had these men kidnapped Anton too? Was he another victim like her? Or,
Then she noticed the way he entered. Calm. Peaceful. As if nothing about this situation surprised him. They hadn't dragged him inside. They had picked him up.
And that was when it clicked.
