But, just as she was about to make her move, someone grabbed her from behind!
She turned around, ready to react, but a hand quickly covered her mouth and pushed her against the tree trunk. “Shh,” a voice whispered.
Simultaneously, Hannah had already drawn her gun, pressing it against the neck of the person behind her.
“I just saw someone over here! Come on, quick!”
A voice echoed from outside. They trod across the grass, moving towards Hannah.
Hannah pushed her gun against the man’s throat, whispering firmly, “Keep quiet!”
The man merely raised an eyebrow, seemingly unfazed by the firearm.
Their proximity was such that Hannah could feel his breath tickling her ear.
He was doing this intentionally! Hannah clenched her lips and delivered a forceful kick to his knee!
He winced, groaning in discomfort, while the gun stayed pressed to his throat. “Try any tricks, I dare you!”
Bathed in moonlight, Hannah scrutinized the man before her. He was wearing a white shirt, black trousers, and matching shoes. His features were striking. He had sharp brows, piercing eyes, a pronounced nose, and thin lips that carried a hint of allure.
He tightened his Lips, resembling a devil incarnate.
Hannah kept her eyes locked on him, her hold on the gun firm. “Who do you work for?”
The man’s response was a sinister smile. “Miss Moore, glad to meet you. I’m Maloney Pierce.”
Maloney Pierce?
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Hannah was momentarily stunned by the unexpected self-introduction.
“Maloney Pierce?” She had never heard of the name before, so she repeated it, furrowing her brow.
Maloney, with a predatory smile, said, “Don’t worry if you don’t recognize me now. You’ll find out soon enough.”
Hannah gave him a cold look. His smile might seem friendly, but it unsettled her.
“I don’t have time for this right now!” She was puzzled by this man’s sudden appearance. Her main concern, however, was finding a way out of here.
Just as the footsteps she heard earlier faded, a new group approached, this time much closer.
Ignoring Maloney, Hannah turned, ready to attack and distract the newcomers so she could escape.
But Maloney was quicker. He shot, and the three people searching ahead fell!
“You!” Hannah turned around in shock, but before she could react, Maloney grabbed her arm.