However, the situation had been too perilous. Had he and Trenton not shown restraint, Millie could’ve been fatally wounded.

In that moment, Marcus struggled to articulate what it felt like to see Millie there. No words could truly encapsulate his feelings.

“Harlan helped me get through,” Millie explained.

By now, the sound of gunfire had ceased outside. It seemed that Harlan had pulled back.

“What about Harlan?” Trenton inquired.

It was then that Millie realized that Harlan still hadn’t shown up.

“Damn! Did he get shot?” Millie blurted out in a voice filled with worry.

firmly. “I believe he retreated when he found out that you got inside without a

relieved to hear

object from her pocket. “Harlan

magazine filled with fifteen bullets;

themselves and

the fire, she and Shera locked eyes,

why Shera

L A ‘s L I B R A R

However, she knew this wasn’t the appropriate moment

a surge of joy, but her mood soured with

received a

task to attend to, so I must leave. I hope bringing her here was

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