But so far no word had come from Nates party.

Well see if Nates ready to sub him in just four and a half minutes into the game.

Nates job was to blow the drug up the others nose.

Nates focus narrowed down to the rhythm of their work.

She turned around and saw that the grin on Nates face had vanished.

The pair had moved to the side, near Nates hammock.

One of these ladders was only a few yards to Nates right.

The sound of approaching footsteps drew Nates attention back around.

He had heard Nates words, but mistrust shone in his eyes.

The jaguar lowered its head to Nates arms and legs.

Now it was Nates turn to tug her down.

Locating the phone, he dialed Nates office number and was put through immediately.

At that point I got mixed up myself trying to explain coordi- nates.

For the moment, only one question remained in Nates heart: What truly happened to my father?

The top of Nates head brushed against the ceiling as the tunnel lowered.

He removed a long feather from his ear and tucked it into Nates hair.

J sighed again and shifted his lean nates on the hard chair.

If she says Nates not up there, then hes not.

The professor, along with Nates father, had shared an infamous past with this man.

Even this reminder of his father failed to squelch Nates appetite.

The shock of hearing spoken English cut through Nates anger.

Then a flash of fire drew Nates attention over the cats muscled shoulder.

Nates mind spun, trying to find some way past the captains obstinate attitude.

Nates hands still held her arms, his palms warm through her soaked shirt.

But instead, the Indian elder agreed, placing a hand on Nates shoulder.