The Unshackled Queen: Never Say Never by Gilbert Soysal

“Understood!” Atticus responded eagerly, his tone hurried.

“I’ll head out now.

”

Once he was gone, Hannah turned her attention to Bryson.

“I didn’t expect we’d stumble upon some valuable insights today.

”

Bryson raised an eyebrow in query.

“Aren’t you concerned he might disclose our plans to the schemer?”

“I’m not worried,” she assured him confidently.

They scanned their surroundings cautiously as they prepared to disembark.

“Despite his carefree demeanor, Atticus isn’t foolish.

If he betrays us, he implicates himself as well.

Even if we’re caught first, he won’t find himself in any less trouble.

”

The island was now enveloped in darkness, giving it an even more unsettling and ominous vibe.

front door, they ascended

suggesting it had been empty

comfortable, their phones

Lydia and Brayden

each other and settled onto

opened Lydia’s frantic

this big commotion outside! Oh my gosh! I checked it

He mentioned Mr.

to watch over

terrified me! So creepy! Are you alright, Hannah? Are you still asleep? If you’re up,

staying awake

almost see the fear in the texts she received, painting a clear

“Don’t worry, I’m

went out for

back and

”

Lydia’s reply was immediate.

went out? Did you bump into anyone? You

Oh my!”

Hannah crafted her response,

another attack after we

”

got that from Lydia’s barrage of

”

faced