Chapter 77 - Trouble is a Friend

MAVERICK

I’d never been so happy to see a familiar face, but how did Terzo find me? What was he doing here? From what Lake had told me about Terzo, it just terrified me even more. Every time I was in trouble, he seemed there like Superman, saving the day.

My arms tightened around Nana.

“Are you okay? Are you hurt?” When I was still shocked, he stepped closer and asked my grandmother to reply, “Mrs. Bates, are you hurt?”

“No. I’m fine. Thank you,” Nana replied.

“I can’t stay long.” He kicked the gun away from the man who pointed at me earlier. “Maverick?”

“Y-yeah.” I swallowed hard and blinked rapidly. “Is— is he dead?”

“Nope, but he will be if he loses too much blood. Osmium men will be here shortly. Your husband is on the way.”

“What? I thought— how?” I had so many questions that needed answers, but our time was limited, and he was ready to bolt out.

I did my best to get up. My limbs were still shaky. I could be dead by now if it weren’t for Terzo. How did he get in here so fast? It