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What to do? Roselynn’s mind raced as she tried to think of a way out. She

didn’t want to escalate the situation, but it seemed like Gwain was running

out of patience.

Gwain spoke up, his tone cold and dismissive. “We’re friends of Miss Roselynn,

and we’re going to a very important place. You’re in the way–get lost!”

“Oh, I get it now!” Shane exclaimed, his eyes narrowing as he pieced things

together. “You’ve been keeping Roselynn hostage, haven’t you? That’s why

she hasn’t been able to contact us!”

Roselynn sighed inwardly. So much for trying to handle this peacefully. She

still forced a smile and tried to give Shane a hint. “Shane, go back and tell

Emmanuel that I’m fine. There’s no need to look for me anymore.”

Her words were meant to signal him to get help, but Shane, as usual, missed

the hint. Instead, he grew more agitated. “Roselynn, why would you tell Manny

to stop looking for you? He’s been going crazy trying to find you all over the

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city!”

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At this, Gwain gave Hank a look, signaling him to take action. Hank grinned

you’ve figured it out,

motion, he struck Shane with a

in martial arts, was no match for

sent tumbling

coming to

who had just caught up, screamed in

realized that they

touch with him! But I

father,

to prevent Hank

turned to Gwain, her voice

the Dragon Tome for you? I remember now! Let’s

can recite

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looking to Gwain for instructions. Gwain considered

gesture across his

go running straight to Emmanuel

heart sank, fear chilling her to

the hit, suddenly

Lannister, huh? And

You’re unfit to even lick

with murderous intent at the insult. Shane,

“Don’t believe me? Let me run back

can settle this once

spun around, trying to flee. He knew he couldn’t

he could get back

cold laughter echoed through the garden. “Don’t

Emmanuel. He isn’t even worthy of

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had

swift motion, he unleashed a powerful

to end him then

Roselynn and Sonia screamed in terror. Neither

to help, and they

the Toma Residence, Denis burst into the room

with Mackenzie. “Mr.

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