Chapter 21:
The little launch ka-chunked its way out of the port. Helena watched as Alexei kept the speed reasonable to not draw too much attention, but Helena was certain any boat leaving the safety of the harbor at this time would raise a few eyebrows. Once out of sight of the mainland, she would feel safer.
They rounded the trash heap of the tower. “Damn.” Alexei did little to hide the curse. “We got company.”
A quick glance and Helena spotted German Patrol Craft 999 drifting out of sight north of the harbor entrance. That was the trap, or at least the blockade waiting to capture anyone lucky enough to escape the dragnet in the city. “Do these Germans ever give up?”
“Rarely.” Alexei pushed the throttle to full and turned sharply to port, a run to the south their only hope to escape
