“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?”

badly injured associates currently hidden in Safe

1.

few of us, and we need to keep a low profile,

now, they can’t

slight relief knowing they

Is

him to Muvrand two days

the time being, those

really only after

of yours

you

“I understand,” he replied.

appeared in

ensure they’re safe and then I’ll

won’t be dragged

help,” Hannah

we hang up, I’ll send

your current SIM card and come to me

“No!” Franklyn protested vehemently.

would put you

you

to keep them from

to go to

my friend will, and

words, a heavy silence

as Franklyn considered the

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