Chapter 32
Sue tensed seeing the steel door opening and two shadowing figures dragging something in. Huddling closer into the corner, she tried to hide in the darkness recesses of the room, afraid they were coming from her. She watched as they dropped whatever they were carrying into the center of the room and turned, pulling the heavy door shut with a vibrating thud behind them.
Only when they were gone did Sue risk a glance at the shape on the floor. Shock and dismay filled her when she realized it was a person.
Jordan? she thought hopefully. Her face was turned away on the concrete floor, but from the dark hair and the clothes, Sue believed it could be the missing agent.
Her body protested as Sue struggled to move closer. She was so cold and had been sitting in one position for so long she'd gotten stiff. However, Sue had to get to her friend despite the pain she was in herself.
"Jordan?" Sue called out to her, knowing she couldn't hear her if she responded but hoping she'd see her move. Finally, she was able to kneel beside her. Gently, she shook her and got no response. Supporting her neck, she rolled the still figure onto her back.
Sue gasped in shock when she saw the condition of the woman's face. They'd beaten her until her eyes were swollen shut. Her lips were cut and engorged. Her face was so distorted Sue was sure several of her facial bones were broken. Blood matted her hair and the front of the woman's shirt.
Tears of relief and sorrow filled Sue's eyes when she felt her neck and found a weak but stead pulse. How could they have done this to you? Sue cried desperately. Why did they do this to you?
How long she'd sat there holding her friend in her arms crying, Sue didn't know. By the time the door reopened and the two men came back in, Sue wasn't afraid anymore. She was angry. Someone was going to pay! she thought standing up. Someone was going to pay!