Soldiers Lined the cabin on both sides, armed and ready, creating a palpable tension.
Sir, the Cheetah Command is assembled! The soldiers voices reverberated throughout the cabin.
Hubert acknowledged them with a stoic nod while shooting a sidelong glance at Marco. This was a special gift he had prepared just for him.
However, the reaction he anticipated never came.
Narco remained poised and collected, but couldnt help trying to shield
Loraine from any potential fright.
Impressed, Hubert gave him a nod of approval.
Once the plane soared steadily through the sky, Loraine couldnt contain her curiosity any Longer.
Alright, can you tell me the truth now? What exactly happened?
Realizing he could no longer evade her questions, Hubert cleared his throat before divulging the truth.
Mr. Torres encountered an accident during a mission. To buy time for the rest of the team to escape safely, he stayed behind to distract the enemy and was subsequently captured.
Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join Stay Updated for All Books Updates
.
Loraines face was drained of color.
Hurriedly, Hubert tried to console her, Dont worry. They need the intelligence he possesses, so they wont harm him, at least not for now. Were going to rescue him today.
booksbybunny
Before he could finish, Loraine interjected resolutely, Take me with you.
Marco chimed in, No way. I wont Let you do that!
Loraine glared at him with tear-filled eyes.
What was Marcos problem? He had tried to stop her multiple times today!
With a tense expression, Marco argued, The Cheetah Command is comprised of elite soldiers. Your presence would serve no purpose other than to endanger your own life. Is it truly worth risking everything for Rowan?
He wanted to say that Rowans fate shouldnt concern Loraine, but he feared she might reveal a deeper connection to Rowan.
The soldiers grasped the underlying message and directed unfriendly glares to him.
Sensing the atmosphere growing tense, Hubert coughed to signal everyone to simmer down.
He then turned to Loraine and adopted a conciliatory tone. Please rest assured. I promise you that we will bring Mr. Torres back. You can wait for us on the plane. Is that acceptable to you?
If Rowan discovered that he brought Loraine to such a dangerous place,