A flicker of recollection crossed Helma's eyes, tightening them as she thought back to the incident Cole and Neil had brought up."Morgan, can you believe it? When they snatched Smiley, they actually put down a crash mat below. Also, the whole time I was holed up in that building, they never even se
The Strategist fiddled with a crossbow, a delicate piece of weaponry no bigger than his hand, with intricate silver patterns carved into it.He took aim at the man, who still had his head bowed, an easy mark.A soft "pfft" broke the silence.The man hit the ground and immediately started howling, "L
"Helma, you witch, I didn't even scratch you, and I got nabbed. How can you even think about locking me up for life?"Helma just smirked and lifted an eyebrow. "Your life sentence doesn't make a difference to me. Why wouldn't I go for it? Your misery in jail, whether you are bullied, freezing, or st
"Rewind it!" Helma barked.Andrew's expression was sour. "Pointless. The guy was a ghost from the start, probably trained to dodge cameras like a pro."Helma's heart sank: "How did he slip by near the Kings Residence without us catching a glimpse?""If he was that easy to spot, he would not have bee
The brothers moved on, and after about fifty yards, Manuele looked back.The cigarette guy had vanished at the community's entrance."Back to base!" Manuele commanded, his voice icy as he whipped out his phone.Uriele, catching the urgency in his brother's tone, sensed trouble."Bro, what's going on
Uriele's eyes widened in shock, yet he maintained his composure.He did not miss a beat, striding forward with purpose.A retreat now? No way!They had just pinned down the enemy's hideout; there was no chance they would let them slip away without a fight!Uriele's grip tightened. He had scoped out
Helma gasped for air, feeling like she was about to black out."It's him. It's got to be Strategist!" she exclaimed, her eyes blazing as she spun around to stare at the helicopter shrinking to a speck in the sky.She was almost positive it was Strategist.Andrew gritted his teeth, signaling his crew
The King Group, Guller Group, and Emeraldshade had always kept each other in the loop.The crisis had erupted without warning, and Helma did not want Cole caught up in the danger, which is why she had not called him.She shook her head. "Let's talk it over together and start planning Uriele's funera