Then it throttled back and a few moments later died altogether. Rastas and Bruno had arrived. I knew things were happening down there, but I wasn’t really listening. I was thinking about the Aussie’s last words – the bit about what to do with the kid if he got in the way. “Did you hear that?” Kat whispered. “The court case must be in the next couple of days. After that it’ll all be over. Dad won’t testify if he thinks they might’ve snatched me. Got to get away. Got to get word to him. Let him know I’m okay.” “Jeez, Kat. It’s only a court hearing. Not worth dying for.” I just wanted to stay hidden in that cubbyhole – wanted to wait safely until it was all over. “Tell that to Mum,” she whispered bitterly. “A bit too late for her.” Her grip on my arm tightened, fingers digging into my flesh. It hurt more than it should’ve, and I remembered Burger had been hammering away at me. Same day, but a lifetime ago. “I want those bastards to go down,” she hissed.
