Chapter ninety-one

"Quicken your steps!!"

I inhaled sharply and scrambled toward the house.

Approaching the house, I held a nearby tree there for support.

I tried to inhale and exhale, struggling to catch my breath.

And just then I started hearing footsteps, it was as if they were running or could I say brawling.

I didn't notice that I was almost close to the old house till I lifted my head. My eyes widened as my jaw dropped at the scene in front of me.

I watched in awe as Amelia's hand reached up and grabbed one of the intruders by the collar.

I attempted to make a move but remembering her word that she doesn't ever want to see me glue me to my spot.

Holding me back from stepping forward.

Intruders…… wait!" I knew these people, this is my father's warriors, and wait is this, not Jefferson, my father's best spy?

Why are they here?

What is going on, did my father send them?

The intense cry of one of the men pulled me out of my reverie state.

I was still behind the tree with the shadow of the night obs