“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?”

several badly injured associates currently hidden

1.

need to keep a low profile, so I’ve found separate hiding spots for the others

they can’t find

relief knowing they

Clive? Is

sent him to Muvrand two

being, those people

only

of yours is dead, and

close to you

“I understand,” he replied.

appeared in

and then I’ll leave for a

won’t be dragged into

won’t help,”

I’ll send

SIM card and come to me as soon as you get

“No!” Franklyn protested vehemently.

would put you in

for you to be with me,”

know how to keep them from finding

to go to

don’t, my friend will, and I can’t

words, a heavy silence

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

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