The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

After several rounds, her attention shifted from the screen to Bryson, who had been feigning sleep, his eyes closed and his breathing even.

Despite the noise, he seemed undisturbed.

Hannah studied him intently, a small frown creasing her forehead.

Even after all this time together, Bryson remained an enigma to her.

“Am I that fascinating to look at?”

Bryson murmured without opening his eyes, catching Hannah off-guard.

Hannah’s cheeks warmed, and she turned her attention back to her phone with a huff.

“Don’t flatter yourself.

”

One eyebrow arched, Bryson finally opened his eyes, meeting her gaze with a playful spark.

“Why not? Might as well consider me a narcissist.

”

“Humph!” was all Hannah managed, her mock annoyance failing to mask her embarrassment.

o’clock,

settled a peaked cap on her head, her beautiful eyes the

for a casual look, a black sports coat that toned down his usually commanding

onlooker, he might have passed for a college

a leisurely spring outing than a visit to the clandestine

the lead, driving off to a secluded

parked, Charlie adjusted his hat and turned to Hannah

me a moment

I signal with one finger, make your way in through the same entrance we used last

”

“Okay.

”

the vehicle and surveyed the area with practiced

tense moments, he turned and gave

turned to Dotson and the others

“Let’s move.

”

of the car and

they entered the familiar tunnel, darkness enveloped them, the path ahead swallowed by shadow, as if stepping into the mouth of

flicked on his flashlight, casting eerie shadows against

companions with

it down from