“You’re right, Miss Moore.

The attack last night was carried out by individuals from the island.

There was an unsettling feeling in the air.

Previously, Clive had told her about the rampant gambling that took place on the island, and she understood that survival meant they would be out of harm’s way.

Yet, why were they now targets of those same island dwellers?

Noticing her puzzlement, Franklyn explained further, “They are on a search for something.

It was pure chance that we got away.

We only just discovered that a friend of mine had been killed in secret.

They searched him but found nothing, so now they’re after us to reclaim whatever they Lost.

Hannah’s expression grew concerned.

“Any idea what they’re looking for?”

With a bitter smile, Franklyn replied, “If I had any clue, escaping wouldn’t be necessary.

Silence fell over Hannah as she digested his words.

He had a point.

If he had known their motive, perhaps they could have avoided this desperate situation.

Changing the subject, she asked, “How are you holding up? Have you managed to shake them off?”

injured associates currently hidden in

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are quite a few of us, and we need to keep a low profile, so I’ve found separate hiding spots for the

they

a slight relief knowing they were momentarily

Clive? Is he

to Muvrand two days

those people won’t search for

really only after

friend of yours is

you is at

“I understand,” he replied.

glint appeared

safe and then I’ll leave

won’t be

help,”

I’ll send you an

of your current SIM card and come

“No!” Franklyn protested vehemently.

would put you in

now is for you to be

to keep them from

have to go

will, and I can’t let

words, a

to pause as Franklyn considered the risks of bringing such danger to

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