"I need the code."
Penny held her breath, her eyes widening before narrowing in sharp focus. Her gaze shifted from the muzzle to the man holding it.
When someone pointed a gun, they usually trembled, especially if it was their first time. The only ones who didn't flinch were fools, the oblivious... or the experienced. That meant either Shawn was bluffing, or he was skilled enough to get this far without raising suspicion.
"Please," Shawn breathed out, looking her straight in the eye. "Hand it over and come with me quietly. I don't want to hurt you."
"Shawn, what's going on?" Penny calmed herself, moving her hand only to pause when he tipped the gun slightly.
"Keep your hands where I can see them."
Penny stopped and raised her hands. "Tell me. Who put you in this?"
"The code, Miss Penny."
"Did someone threaten you?" she continued with a calculated calm. "Did they tell you that your family is in danger? That they'd hurt you and your family if you don't do what they say?"
