““They’d shot at him, and they had killed the Hanssons without any apparent compunction, but they hadn’t aimed their fire at Ben or Claire. So they must want them alive. Hold on to that fact. Hold on to it, and don’t let go. It means this is a kidnap, which means there’s a very good chance they’re still alive and being kept in good health. It means the men want something. You just have to find out what it is. He smiled bitterly at his optimism. Just.””
