Chapter 123 RescueNorahs thoughts whirled as she caught snippets of conversation indicating someone was about to be moved She strained her ears trying to discern more Who could they be relocatingA male voice drifted out remarking on the attractiveness of their captive hinting at alascivious anticipation for what was to come Hilda this ones quite a catch Seems like youll have quite the night Enough chatter Hurry up came the sharp retort laced with flirtation Laughter both sultryand ominous filled the air sending chills down Norahs spineThrough the window the silhouettes of four individuals became discenible suggesting that Kason was indeed within their midstThe challenge before Norah was daunting How could she possibly extricate Kason from the clutches of the Fox Alliance especially when they were ensconced within a fortress teening with adversariesPreliminary observations suggested the compound was a stronghold potentially harboringupwards of a hundred membersIn moments that seemed to stretch with tension two guards emerged from the room sealing the door behind them and positioning themselves as sentinelsEven after all these years Hildas weakness for handsome faces remains Some things never changeQuiet lower your voice If she catches you youll regret itWhy hold back Whats the harm in speaking the truth Shes climbed the ranks and now she indulges herself indoors while we stand watch outside Lets just quietly tune into the goingson insideeMeanwhile Norah ever the strategist assessed the buildings layout Styled akin to a rural bungalow its singlestory structure presented a challenge with its securely locked windows and closely watched front entrance She faced the daunting task of infiltrating the building silently a task made
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near impossible without creating a disturbanceConcealed in the darkness Norah weighed her limited options Armed with only a dagger and crossbow bolts the choice of bringing guns was out of the question due to the strict gun control laws of the countryAs the shadow neared Norah inhaled sharply holding her breath A man moved quickly toward her signaling silently as he approachedNorah gave him a questioning glance What was Sean doing hereWithout a word exchanged an unspoken agreement was formed between them united by a common purposeSeans mere presence lent Norah an unanticipated comfort his silhouette a silent promise of supportNorah gestured toward the house silently communicating Kasons predicamentSean understanding the gravity of the situation responded with a determined nodSean assumed his decision to join Norah in infiltrating a gangs headquarters to rescue Kasonwho could be seen as a romantic rival was nothing short of audacious Yet his actions spoke volumes If Norah was brave enough to undertake this venture he was equally committedTheir moment to act arrived unexpectedly when a commotion broke out at the main entranceHilda momentarily distracted and partially disrobed demanded Whats happening outsideIll go check someone responded trying to soothe her impatience with a promise of investigationKeep it quiet Dont interrupt me Hilda insisted emphasizing her desire not to be disturbedWith the diversion reducing the guard at the door to a single individual the opportunity Sean and Norah had been waiting for presented itselfNorah was ready her hand firmly on her dagger poised to make her moveHowever Sean gestured for her to wait stepping forward with a dagger of his own its blade catching the light ominouslyInstead of employing the weapon in a conventional attack Sean utilized a more silent approach by using his elbow to deliver a precise blow to the guards neck rendering the latter incapacitatedLets go Sean whispered offering his hand to Norah His palm was rough marked by them
telltale callouses of someone accustomed to physical work or combat Come on Follow me Norah however chose not to take his hand With a focused determination she bypassed Seanmaking her way swiftly into the roomHer entrance was not unnoticed as a voice cut through the tension Whos thereThe sudden intrusion caught Hilda off guard as she quickly disentangled herself from the manbeneath her turning to confront the unexpected guestsThe scene that unfolded was chaotic on the large bed a man lay unconscious his torso bare his pants disturbed marked by a drying reddish stain on his thighHilda in her state of undress was momentarily taken aback Norahs gaze flitted to Sean noticing him respectfully averting his eyes from the nudity before himYou How did you breach our defenses Where are my guards Guards Hildas voice rose in alarm and confusion as she hastily covered herself with a sleeping gown stepping toward Norah with a wary yet defiant stareYou dare to come again Wasnt your previous encounter warning enough Or have you come seeking further trouble Hildas tone was laced with mockery as she shifted her attention to Sean her gaze appraising And youve brought a companion Hoping to appease my tastes with a man He is quite appealing I must admit Are you offering him as a gift to meHildas approach was seductive each step a calculated display of allure though her intentions were anything but benign Whether you consent or not by stepping here youve already become mineAs Hilda advanced suddenly she brandished a hairpin aiming its pointed end swiftly at Norahs neckNorah quick on her feet dodged the attack attempting a countermove that Hilda narrowly avoidedThe confrontation escalated rapidly with Hilda now targeting Norahs head with the hairpinIn the tense moments that followed Norahs agility prevailed Norah delivered a swift kick disarming Hilda and sending the hairpin skittering across the floorTurning to Sean with a tone of command and confidence Norah said Sean please ensure Kasons safety Ill handle things hereWith that Norah reengaged Hilda in combatAs the deputy leader of the Fox Alliance Hilda possessed formidable combat skills a fact Norah was acutely aware of Their confrontation was intense with both women demonstrating their prowess However with a quick maneuver Norah tumed the tables using Hildas hairpin as a weapon against Hilda striking the latters thigh and eliciting a sharp cry of painwwLets move Norah commanded seizing the moment of chaos as the police launched a raid on the Fox Alliances headquarterWith Sean supporting Kason they retraced their steps to escape the besieged baseMr Scott Phillip upon seeing them rushed to assist his concem palpable The police are already here How is Mr HayesNorahs response was terse her mind already focused on the next steps Were heading toSilver Boulder Private HospitalGrabbing Kason Norah quickly made her way to the parking area urgency in her voice Were short on time Well discuss this laterSean firmly gripping Kason issued a command that brooked no dissent Im taking himPhillip youre drivingThe quartet hastened to Silver Boulder Private Hospital urgency propelling their every stepKasons condition was precarious The alcohol he had ingested clouded his consciousness and the bullet lodged in his leg though thankfully not hitting an artery presented a critical situation Had the artery been struck the prolonged bleeding might have rendered his condition beyond salvageUpon arrival Norah prioritizing Kasons immediate need for medical attention swiftly maneuvered him into the operating room The indicator light promptly switched to In SurgeryIn the interim Sean looking slightly unkempt from the nights ordeal seated himself in the hospitals corridor Phillip ever the helpful associate offered him paper towels to clean off the blood and grime from his handsMr Scott Mr Hayes Philips concern for both of them was evident in his voiceWell have clarity once Norah reemerges Sean stated his tone betraying a faade of indifferenceInternally Sean wrestled with the notion of concem for Kason a supposed romantic rival pondering whether Kasons potential demise could somehow be more favorable to his chasing after Norah Yet as he contemplated the situation further Sean acknowledged the profound truth that Kasons death would leave an indelible mark on Norah It was imperative then for Kason to survive