Georgy, who had servants waiting just past the forest, led them into the clearing and to two waiting cars. They were black and sharp, and Ella could tell they were expensive even before she got close to them. Driving away worried her, and she looked at Joanie questioningly. She felt responsible for Nick, like he was hers to protect, and she didn't know if that was because he worked for her or just because he felt so young to her.
In the end, they didn't have much of a choice. There were two drivers along with Georgy's servants, and they were all ushering them toward the cars. "No one will hurt you," Georgy promised them and "you want to help your friends, do you not?"