If she was telling the truth, Devin wouldn’t get mad at her.
Though the plan was of utmost importance, it was equally important for them to save the hostage’s life. After all, their goal was to protect the people’s lives and property.
Devin stared at her for some time and decided not to say anything.
“Get some rest. I’m glad you’re fine. I need to return to the military base now,” he said and stood up.
Kira panicked and grabbed his arm without warning.
“Devin, can you keep me company here? I’ve just regained consciousness and can’t move around. I’m afraid as it’s too dark here.”
She looked out of the window, tears glistening in her eyes. Her face was pale, as though she hadn’t recovered from the shock. She held onto Devin’s arm tightly, refusing to let go.
The helpless expression of a damsel in distress was usually catnip for a man’s protective instincts.
Alas, Devin took one look at her and frowned before retracting his arm.
Kira was dumbfounded by his response.
“Stop it. I’m here to work, not to fool around!” he declared sternly.
In a split second, his expression turned grim and annoyed.
Kira shuddered. She dared not utter a single word.
She was fearless, but the only thing that would scare her witless was her cousin’s rage.
Shortly after, Devin made his leave.
A special forces squad member arrived not long after and stood watch outside her door.
Two hours later, at the base.
“Major, you’re finally back. I’ve investigated Ms. Woods’ story. She had been in the smugglers’ hands for a few days, but they claimed not to know who Shanae Woods is.”
“They don’t know her?” Devin was scowling as he listened to Henrick’s report. “If they don’t know who she is, how did Kira end up in their hands?”
“Major, please allow me to finish. They don’t know who Shanae is, as they had always contacted someone known as Drakon. Shanae seems to be his mistress!”
Henrick whipped out a photo.
Devin glanced at the photo. Indeed, the woman wearing shades standing next to a burly man full of tattoos was none other than Shanae Woods.
His expression immediately soured.
“She has a death wish! Where is she? Have you found her?”
“No. When we arrived, everyone, including Shanae, had made their escape. The Woods family just found out about this, and Old Mr. Jadeson is fuming, too,” Henrick explained.
The investigation report stunned and shocked everyone to the core.
After all, Shanae was pretty and wealthy. There was no reason for her to end up with a thug like Drakon.
Jonathan had even selected her as a candidate for his granddaughter-in-law. Thus, her action struck them as ridiculous.
Devin’s expression darkened in fury as he commanded, “Relay my orders. Capture both of them alive!”
“Yes, Major. Is your cousin clear of suspicion now? She didn’t lie, for it was Shanae who did this to her,” Henrick mentioned Kira out of a sudden.
Devin still refused to buy his cousin’s explanation. As an experienced commander, there was no way he’d believe her explanation without solid proof.
Hence, when he was sending Kira to the hospital, he told his men to investigate Shanae.
It never crossed his mind that Kira was telling the truth.
“Leave it for the time being. We’ll talk about it after she recovers and returns home.”
Knitting his brows, Devin made up his mind.
It wasn’t that his doubt was dispelled. Now, their mission was more important!
Henrick nodded and left.
A few hours later, the elite team formed by elites from various countries came up with a new plan to capture the criminals who had escaped. In the end, they decided to move their base.
In the hospital, Kira could already get off the bed. “Move their base?” When she heard the news, her face paled instantly.
Is he going to leave again? What about me?
Her fingers dug into her palms forcefully.
The squad member who had just updated her assured her, “Don’t worry, Ms. Woods. Major had made the arrangements. When you recover, I’ll send you back home.”
Kira didn’t speak.
She ignored him and trudged out of her ward slowly.
That very afternoon, when the squad member was about to pay the medical fee before Kira’s discharge from the hospital, a loud boom echoed around the hospital.
Everyone descended into chaos.
“Terrorists have arrived! Flee for your life!”
“Help! Help!”
Everyone screamed. Even the doctors and nurses were panicking.
The squad member visibly blanched and dashed toward the emergency room without hesitation.
They were in a war zone, so it was normal for terrorist attacks to happen.
Upon his arrival, screams pierced the air.
There was an explosion in the emergency room, too!
