The kiss catches her off guard, but she doesn't struggle. Under other circumstances, it would be nice. Comforting. Absurdly, she finds herself thinking that in all their long acquaintance, this is the first time he's kissed her.

When it's over and he's pleaded with her to flee, Elizabeth knows in her heart that he's right.

Steeling herself, she nods and scrambles over the railing. In seconds, she hooks her body around the line and begins the long climb behind her crew.