Chapter 123

The Unexpected Ally

Lana’s POV

Donovan frowned. “That’s too risky. They’ll see you. We need to get everyone out safely.”

Just then, I heard a loud crash from the entrance. The thugs were pushing forward, and it sounded like they were trying to break the door down. My stomach twisted with fear.

“Come on!” Leo urged, grabbing my arm. “We need to move now!”

But before we could take a step, the door swung open with a bang. To my surprise, it wasn’t Sarah who entered. It was the man from the docks—the one who claimed he could help us.

“What are you doing here?” I blurted, my heart pounding.

“I came to keep my promise,” he said, his expression serious. “We need to get you all out of here before she realizes I’m here to help.”

“What do you mean, help?” Donovan shot back, suspicious. “How do we know we can trust you?”

The man smirked, his confidence unwavering. “Because I know Sarah better than you do. She’s not just angry; she’s dangerous. But I have a way to turn the tables.”

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