The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2611

Time ticked by, dragging into the wee hours of the morning.

The trio huddled together, ostensibly catching some sleep, but in reality, Balfour and Elton lay with their ears pricked up, attuned to every little sound outside.

Of the three, only Victoria had succumbed to sleep.

The adrenaline rush from the day’s harrowing events had given way to exhaustion, and she’d drifted off despite herself,

Elton watched over Victoria, her brow furrowed even in slumber, with a pang of

tenderness.

After all, this was the only shot they had.

It was only when the guards’ snores filled the room that he dared open his eyes and met Balfour’s gaze, equally alert.

“Wait a bit longer.”

silently to him.

was just past midnight; too early to make a move. The guards weren’t yet in a deep sleep. The

it.” Elton gestured, feigning

stiffness throughout his body from the awkward

bit of comfort only in this cramped posture.

“Click-”

clock struck one, and they carefully began to untie their

Surprisingly, B

hands. He’d been working at it

was to slide down his blindfold, hold his breath, and listen intently

quickly set to work

and you take Victoria and run! I’ll draw their attention. Keep an eye out behind you. If you run out of steam, find a place to hide,

adult here. It’s my job to take the risk. You

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If it wasn’t for those thugs wanting a piece of

his responsibility to bear, and he was ready to face any danger head-on. Plus, he was confident that his

and he didn’t trust Elton