Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 807:

A cascade of sparks erupted, slicing through the darkness. However, no one was there.

By then, Allison and Jareth had already fled elsewhere. They sprinted down three floors and finally burst out of the stairwell.

This floor had just been searched, room doors flung wide open. They slipped into one room and ducked into the bathroom for cover.

“It looks like we’re cornered, Mr. Williamson,” Allison gasped, peering at Jareth through the gloom.

Jareth’s voice was barely a whisper. “No, I’ll get us out of here safely.”

Verruckt’s orders were clear, and failure was not an option. Jareth knew that if he survived but didn’t complete Verruckt’s mission, a fate worse than death awaited him.

found in the corner.

pressed firmly against his thigh where blood

this blood,”

the stairwell skirmish was severe. The blood trail they’d left behind was

both of us. Alice, head to the next floor. I’ll cover for you,” Jareth said, his voice strained but

“No, they

on. “If you run into any trouble, use it. Once you’re

at his injured leg. “I can’t go with you any further. I’ll just

eyes as she accepted the gun and stood firm. “I’m leaving

Jareth urged, grimacing

turned and left, her previously feigned fear melting away to

Click!