Love Unspoken

"Landon's in my hands. Move, or I'll end him!" Abigail snarled.

Everyone exchanged glances, then all eyes locked on Landon.

Landon hadn't said a peep the whole time. Just as they were debating whether to let her pass, he suddenly spoke up, "Don't let her through."

Abigail was floored. She stared at Landon, shocked. "Landon, you scared I won't kill you?"

Landon's face was stone-cold, like he hadn't even heard her threat.

For a moment, it was a standoff. Landon had given the order, so no one dared let Abigail go, and Abigail couldn't really kill him, 'cause that'd mess up her own escape.

She gritted her teeth. "Fine, you won't let me through? Then we'll die together!"

As she spoke, the knife in her hand pressed closer to Landon, and blood started to trickle from his neck.

His crew freaked out. One of them blurted, "Don't do anything stupid, or you'll regret it!"

him go now, you won't spare me. I'm screwed either way. Either get out of my way, or I'll kill him and then myself!" Abigail shouted, desperate.

said, "Then do

rock solid. He stood there calmly,

was really unafraid of death or just betting

hold on. Her breathing quickened, and she felt like she was on a hot seat, unable to move forward or back. "You really think I

She pressed harder, and a

and he

We'll let you go." The leader made a quick call, putting away his

turned icy, and he shouted, "Who dares let her

the brink of death, and a bit more injury might really do

She pushed Landon and urged,

didn't budge, standing his ground

livid. She glared at the group in front of her and snapped, "All of

wasn't about to expose her back to them. Otherwise, she'd be shot before

no better option and