Chapter 10:
The nap felt wonderful, the rest was sorely needed. Even though he spent most of his nights awake, the excitement over the German patrol craft took more out of him than he expected. He half anticipated the women to wake him up. He was surprised when he opened his eyes and the shadows hung low in the room. Did they let me sleep all day long?
The floor of the hotel was quiet. They were the only ones staying on the third floor, but he expected more—something, noise, movement, talking from the women. There was none.
Stepping out in the hall, he found one door to a room open. Glancing inside, he spotted Krushna bending over an old map.
“What is this?” Alexei asked at the doorway. “Where is everyone?”
Krushna spoke without looking up. “Out… they got tired of waiting on you… and
