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

”

deepened with

you so

explained, “I ran into her at the mall earlier today, and she was loudly claiming her

the store, and that suspicious attention

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

running into them again in the parking

stopped in her tracks and added, “That’s too much

It doesn’t feel right.

assassins were efficient and

were professionally trained, likely

”

it’s Amelie’s doing, how could her people have mistaken

puzzled

“I’m not sure yet.

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

”

Stevenson head to the

”

“Sure.

ring him

should leave there now,”