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!"

of my way, or I'll kill him and then myself!" Abigail shouted, desperate. She'd seen this coming, so she'd hesitated until now

said, "Then

was weak, but his demeanor was rock solid. He stood there

hard to tell if he was really unafraid of death or just betting that Abigail wouldn't

scalpel, started to sweat, making it hard to 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

limit. She pressed harder, and a

and he

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

turned icy, and he shouted, "Who dares

lowered their heads. He looked like he was on the brink of death, and a bit

relief. She pushed Landon and

budge, standing

the group in front of her and snapped, "All

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

no better option and