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heard Reed say. “Teaming up with the Russians.”
    Neil laughed and paced the floor around the large Russian men, constantly watching Reed for his next move.
    “Well you see, that little shit Ben really fucked things up. This was supposed to be an easy deal. He brings the documents, you all get dead, and I get to use my new bargaining chip.” The smile Neil gave Reed made her stomach lurch. This man was not only serious about killing them but would enjoy the act.
    As quiet as she could, Olivia pulled herself behind the nearest pallet toward the table by the door. If she could just get her hands on a phone, she might be able to save them. She crept along as Reed and Neil verbally sparred. At one point she was certain she saw Reed’s eyes flicker over to her, but it might have just been wishful thinking.
    “Here we are again,” Neil said lightly. “It was a shame what happened to Niki, but then, that’s what happens when you play both sides.”
    “You shut your fucking mouth,” Reed shouted. The sound bounced off the walls and seemed to stir the very air.
    “Oh? Still a touchy subject for you?”
    Olivia watched the two. She was uncertain of whom they were talking about but knew Reed could only hang on for a bit longer. After slipping her hand up the side, she found her phone and a single key. She cursed in her head as she saw the “out of service area” message. Maybe picking the cheapest phone wasn’t the best idea. She stuffed both items into her pocket and slipped back to her spot on the floor.
    As she scanned the room, it became apparent that there weren’t going to be a lot of opportunities. From what she could tell, the place used to be a warehouse but didn’t seem in much use now. To the right was a large metal door, propped open by the table she had just been to. There were no windows to escape from or anything that might lead them out. A large pipe lay in the corner behind. It wasn’t much, but it was something.
    Neil turned from Reed, still laughing at his little game.
    “Go secure the front and load the car,” he said to the two men. He flicked his head back to Reed. “I think we’ve gotten all we’re going to get from him.”
    As the two men walked past, Olivia pushed herself into the shadow of the pallet. Only when they moved outside the door did she breathe a sigh of relief.
    “Oh, the sister is awake.” Neil moved closer to her, arm outstretched. His bleached blond hair stood in stark contrast to his somewhat olive pitted complexion. His cheeks were sunken from years of self-abuse. “No worries,” he said to her. “You won’t be hurt. Your brother will want you whole.”
    He ran fingers through her hair, pulling slightly at the end. Revulsion pulsed through her as she fought the urge to spit in his face.
    “Of course,” he said, leaning even closer to her face. “If he doesn’t want you, I’m sure I can find use for you.”
    Olivia turned her head to the side to avoid looking at his toothy grin.
    “Don’t you touch her,” Reed growled from across the room.
    Neil snarled at the intrusion and whirled around to face Reed.
    “You, however, are not in for such a treat.” His hollow laugh filled the silence. “Oh no, for you I have a much better send off.”
    He reached down and picked up the gas can.
    “You see, I’ve been looking to get rid of this place for ages. Faulty wiring of course.” Neil smiled. “You know, you really shouldn’t be snooping in places like this. You never know what is going to happen.”
    Olivia gasped as he threw gas on and around Reed. The stench filled the air, making it nearly impossible to breathe.
    Neil laughed wildly. “You know, you really had this coming.”
    He pulled out a lighter and cigarette from his pocket.
    Olivia jumped from her spot on the floor. The pipe was the only option. She snatched the pipe and swung. It connected loudly with Neil’s back. He screamed in pain and jumped out of the way. Her next swing hit air, and the pipe