As soon as the car came to a stop, Eliot was moving; he knew that the attackers would be close behind them. "Annisa!" His hands was still covering her head, he gave her a shake. "We've got to go!" Pushing open his car door, he stepped out the car; leaning in he reached in, pulling her over the center console, and out his door.
She stumbled as she got out of the car, falling into his body, his arms went around her body, steadying her. Leaning her against the car, he tilted her head up to look in her dazed and confused eyes. "You okay to run?"
"I'm good...let's go!" Taking her hand, he pulled her through the woods away from the car. Hardison was going to kill him, he was doing a horrible job protecting the man's sister.
XXX
David nearly laughed with glee as he watched the car spin out of control, and leave the road. He had the little bitch right where he wanted her, trapped like the rat she was. The driver, pulled the car over to the side of the road; maybe Liam would forgive him now. If he caught and brought her back to be dealt with, then his mistake could be forgotten. He had to prove he wasn't a screw up, and the only way to di that, was to beat the hired gun that Liam had hired.
"Wait here!" He told the driver, getting out of the car. Walking to the side of the road, he pulled his gun out. "You can run as fast as you can, but you won't get away!" He fired a shot into the woods, laughing as he went down the hill. He did enjoy a good hunt.
XXX
I was having trouble keeping up with him, between the rough terrain, and the speed he was running, I kept stumbling. Eliot felt me falling into his back, he stopped running, turning to look at me. "You need a break?"
I shook my head, wanting to keep going, knowing it was safer to stay moving. Hearing David's taunt bouncing off the trees, my body froze. I stared at Eliot, wide eyed. The sound of a gunshot echoed off, Eliot pushed me to the ground, his body on top of mine. I could feel his hot breath on my face,he raised up, looking into my eyes.
"You okay?" He rolled off my body, standing up, he pulled me to my feet. "We need to keep moving."
He was dragging me behind him, I was running behind him. "You should just leave me. You didn't ask for this..."
He stopped glaring at me. "I made a promise to Hardison, and I'm keeping it." He shoved me behind a huge rock. "Don't move, don't make a sound. I'll be back!" I watched him run back the direction we came. I closed my eyes, trying to decide what to do.
XXX
Eliot didn't want to leave her alone, and unprotected; but he didn't have a choice. This was the only way to keep her safe, right at this very minute. He couldn't have her close or in harms way, when he took down the threat. He doubled back through the woods, listening closely for any sign that the man was coming near. He'd seen the fear in Annisa's eyes, she knew who this was coming after her. It made him more determined to stop him, Eliot crouched behind a tree.
"Come on Annisa, just come out. Come back with me, and I'll make sure that Liam will kill you quickly." David laughed. Elliot's blood started to boil at the threat, he balled up his fists, ready to pounce. The sound of Annisa's screams turned his blood cold, he took off towards where he left her.