บท 130: | Seized By Inspiration

With the bodies hidden in the undergrowth, Jack and Mike got back in the car.

'Better call ahead, put them on the wrong track,' said Ava, flashing Jack a nervous smile as she drove smoothly through the gates. 'Unless you like the sound of that full ID check.'

Jack studied the radio briefly, then hit the talk button. 'This is the main gate,' he said, roughening his voice. 'Intruders sighted around the back of the building. Moving fast. Repeat, around the back. Get going.' He shrugged at Ava. 'They may fall for it.'

'They'd better,' said Mike. 'I've only got one more needle left.'

'Whatever.' Ava stepped on the gas a little. 'For better or worse, we're in.'

Behind them, the gate buzzed slowly shut.

*****

There was no one to meet them when they pulled up outside the hotel. Jack cautiously got out of the car. Scuffed footprints in the fine gravel on the drive suggested someone had taken off in a hurry – there were no guards.