Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 241:

A Warning From Alice

Kelvin’s expression grew grim. “The trouble’s with the local police. We need to figure out a way to get out of here before we end up at the station. Facing their interrogation could take days.”

Norah was familiar with Otland’s police force from past encounters. They weren’t the easiest to deal with, and as Kelvin suggested, avoiding them altogether was the best strategy.

“We can escape through the secret passage Jack used. Let’s stick together.” With the police already on-site, there was no point in lingering.

“Let’s move,” Sean said, taking the lead with Norah by his side. “You all follow me.”

They entered the secret passage and twisted a switch to seal the entrance behind them. In the subdued light below, their breathing was the only sound.

“Keep up,” Norah urged, leading the way. “We’ll find an exit further on.”

The sewer’s labyrinthine paths were unfamiliar to Sean and the others, who trailed behind Norah through the twists and turns.

out.

the ladder first to push aside the

now

the area, he

surprise. “Really?

intimate knowledge of Lochdeer’s underbelly, gained from a past spent navigating its sewers and bridges, had

distance between herself and Sean, her hand slipping into his

checking in on me. We should head to

could only nod. “Whatever you need.” Being close to Norah was all he desired.

hard to bear, seeing Sean—the decisive and formidable

drove over, taking the three to the hospital to

Alice lit up with joy upon watching the video on

her behalf. It was a relief to have Norah by her side, championing her cause with

offered a nonchalant smile. “Don’t mention

for Alice, Norah pondered how to confront the Wilson family upon her return. The welcome party for her was already arranged for three days post her