The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

Despite Malvina’s cries echoing behind them, Hannah acted as if she didn’t hear a thing.

Soon, Bryson picked up the phone.

“What happened?” he inquired immediately.

Surprised by his direct approach, Hannah hesitated before responding, “Can’t I just call you without a reason?”

“Given the tension between us, I assume you wouldn’t call unless it’s important,” he replied.

Hannah paused for a moment, deciding not to refute his statement.

“You’re right.

I’m actually in a bit of a situation here,” she admitted.

She briefly explained the recent events to Bryson, then added, “You know Officer Stevenson, could you get in touch with him for me? I need his assistance with what just occurred.

”

Bryson was silent for a moment after hearing her account.

“So, you’re saying Tyshawn’s fiancee was nearly killed today?” he finally said.

“Yes,” Hannah replied tersely.

have reasons to believe the

”

deepened with

you so

the mall earlier today, and she was loudly claiming her ties to

someone watching us closely while we were inside the store, and

I didn’t think I was their target initially, I didn’t give it

them again in

and added, “That’s too much

It doesn’t feel right.

were efficient and seemed determined

they were professionally trained,

”

it’s Amelie’s doing, how

puzzled

“I’m not sure yet.

subdue two of the attackers, but I’m not certain they’re still

”

have Officer Stevenson head to the underground parking lot to handle the

”

“Sure.

him up

leave there now,”