Soon, the camps guards were all but eliminated. The team scattered to search for Rowan.
Unexpectedly, it was Marco who discovered the imprisoned Rowan.
He overpowered the sentries and casually swung the door open. In the dim Light, a tall, battered man came into view, bound to a chair.
The mans clothes were worn out, and blood seeped from a gunshot wound in his abdomen.
Mr. Torres? Rowan Torres! Fearing that Rowan might lose consciousness, Marco called out to him repeatedly.
Upon hearing Marcos voice, Rowan lifted his head, dumbfounded. He then furrowed his brow.
What are you doing here?
Swiftly moving to untie Rowans bindings, Marco was anything but gentle, causing Rowan to wince as his wound was jostled.
I came with Loraine. She was determined to rescue you. Marco flung the rope aside.
Mention of Loraines name sent Rowan into a frenzy. Is Lorrie here too? Where is she? And how did she find out I was in trouble?
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Rowans anxious demeanor infuriated Marco. He clenched his teeth and snapped, Nows not the time for this. If youre alright, get up. We need to get out of here!
Rowan seemed to ponder something before deliberately provoking Marco.
Did Lorrie ask you to come? She doesnt love you anymore, Marco. This is all pointless.
Marcos face darkened with anger.
Clutching his injured abdomen, Rowan continued, Marco, why are you suddenly so infatuated with Lorrie? Is it because shes now part of the
Torres family? I suggest you give up and find someone more suitable to remarry. Lorrie isnt yours.
Fuming, Marco growled, Shut up! If you and Loraine are truly together, why havent you gone public?
Rowans reaction delighted Marco, who momentarily forgot the pain from his wound.
He merely wanted to rile Marco up and gauge his intentions. Grinning, he replied, I used to worry too much. If I survive this, Ill return and announce my relationship with Lorrie.
Thinking of Loraine risking her life for Rowan and hearing Rowans declaration, Marco grew convinced the two were an item. His eyes reddened, and he gripped his weapon tightly.
Bang!
Bang!
A series of piercing gunshots echoed through the air, even reaching