Seeing this, Nathan exchanged a quick look with Lonnie, who nodded and escorted Hilda away.
The area around Hilldale was Likely crawling with Corys men.
If they made any appearance, their cover would be blown.
That was the reason Nathan had Lonnie go ahead with a group, while he kept an eye on things from a distance.
Nathan had already gotten in touch with the local police in Hilldale, who were poised to act on his signal.
As it started to pour, the journey back to the mountains turned treacherous as the roads were slick with mud.
Driving a rarely used, nondescript vehicle, Nathan followed Lonnie and the team from afar, careful to blend in and not draw attention. Hilda settled into the armored vehicle, peering out as_ they approached Hilldale and neared the mountain road.
Her anxiety mounted, prompting her to voice her fears.
Well⦠Youll keep me safe, right? If theres danger, youll protect me first, wont you? Lonnie replied with a calm tone, As long as you stay within our view, your safety is guaranteed.
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Library This road was a mountain road, and with the rain, it was very slippery.
If not careful, the car could overturn down the mountain.
He needed to exercise utmost caution.
Despite Lonnies calm assurances, Hilda couldnt shake off her terror.
She felt she hadnt fully lived her life yet and didnt want to meet her end through someone elses dark schemes and lies.
As they reached the road at the mountains base, the silence was palpable and the darkness was unbroken by any Light.
Lonnie stopped the car and discreetly deployed his men around Hildas house, setting up an ambush.
After navigating through the crooked mountain roads, Lonnie and a shaking Hilda reached her house alone.
She was trembling as she fumbled with the keys to unlock the door.
Before she could flick on the light, a dagger, gleaming ominously in the darkness, was thrust at her.
Hide yourself! The moment the alarm connected to Nathan was activated, Lonnie swiftly pulled Hilda away and fought with the people inside the house. As the red dot on his phone blinked rapidly, Nathan leapt from his car and took a shortcut up the mountain.
The house was already set with an ambush, with multiple people lying in wait, each armed.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Three gunshots broke the quiet of the night.
This caused a flurry of birds on the trees to scatter and their cries echoed in the chaos.
In the courtyard outside the house, Hilda crouched behind a small haystack.
Her hand was clamped over her mouth and nose as she was too frightened to even breathe loudly.
Nathan hurried to the scene just as Lonnie and several officers were locked in a fierce brawl with their attackers.
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