Alias

  I did as he said, pressing the four digits of my passcode with my thumb.

  ‘Saffron! No!’ I heard Liam shout.

  There was a stillness. An unreal quiet. As though the air itself was holding its breath.

  ‘Drop the phone now or we will shoot!’ yelled Mike.

  ‘Nooooo!’ screamed Mack. As I looked up, he broke free from Liam’s hold and ran towards me. It was the diversion I needed.

  I pressed –

  Phone

  Contacts

  B

  The call connected instantly.

  I locked eyes with Liam.

  Heard the shot ————

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  Copyright © Tracy Alexander 2015

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