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KIDNAPPED

"Why kidnap Anna?"

Cecil explained: "To use her as leverage."

"Leverage against me," said Ben. "But... why? I hold no political
office. What the hell do they hope to gain by kidnapping a girl not even
twenty years old?"

"They plan to try her for treason, among other charges. And hang her."

"Treason?" Ben almost shouted. "Anna is not a citizen of the USA. She's
a citizen of the SUSA. How the hell could she be tried for treason?"

Cecil shook his head and took Ben's arm to lead him off the tarmac, but
Ben could not be restrained. "We're talking about a criminal act here,"
Ben said. "An international act of conspiracy. We're talking about spies
and the kidnapping of a citizen of an internationally recognized
sovereign nation. I want Anna back, safe and unhurt." He paused. "You've
got seventy-two hours."

Ben turned away and walked toward a line of military vehicles. He got
into a HumVee and drove off.

Cecil watched Ben leave, then turned to an aide. "Get all the members of
the emergency council together right now. We've got seventy-two hours
before God only knows what hell breaks loose. And if Anna isn't on her
way home by then ... a lot of people are going to pay a very heavy price....

"In blood."

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