The Sentry by Robert Crais6/26/2023 ![]() ![]() Daniel said, “Guys?” Tobey said, “We’re looking, dude, where are you?” Cleo said, “Daniel, aniel?” Daniel struggled to get up. Tobey cried, “Daniel?” Cleo whimpered, “Daniel?” Daniel felt himself shrinking, like the world was growing larger and he was getting smaller, and Tobey and Cleo were farther away. Branches, pine needles, twisted gnarled deformed warped scrub oak branches like arthritic fingers with leaves. “Daniel saw dancing lights, and thought they were Cleo, but the lights raced toward him, right up to his face, then tromboned away fast as a gunshot, then snapped into hyper-sharp focus. I’ll keep you informed.” Daniel shut the phone and put it away. ![]() I won’t let you down.” A last word from the master. It will take me a while to locate them.” More chatter from the other side, but then they were finished. There are three or four people here I’d still like to talk to, but the storm has turned this place to shit. James was a good bet, but I don’t believe she told him anything.” He listened again, this time for quite a while. He didn’t provide anything useful.” Daniel listened for a moment before responding. When the connection was made, Daniel reported. In that time, he stood taller, straightened himself, and resumed his normal manner. ![]() He checked the time, hit the speed dial, then waited for a link. ![]() The cell stations were out all over the city, but the sat phone worked great. “Daniel reloaded, tucked away his gun, then took out the satellite phone. ![]()
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