Chapter 5 — The Phone Call

Once Hannah had calmed enough to loosen her grip, I reached deep into the lining of my duffel bag and pulled out two things I had not touched in years: a satellite phone, and an encrypted leather folder.

I dialed a direct number, and it was answered on the second ring.

“Gabriel Ortega.”

“Gabriel.

It’s Thomas.

I’m back at the estate.”

A brief pause.