Chapter 27 - Aftermath
“Ok, Anna, this shouldn't be this easy. I'm pretty sure there were guards here when I left. They should've already stopped us.” “I think I see why they didn't.” Anna gestured through the next doorway. There were the guards. They no longer had a pulse. “It looks like we were too late.” Stu's voice held regret. “I told that old fool not to get involved. We've been safe a long time because we don't get involved.” “Well my daughter is thankful you did. I hate that it's cost even one life, but as a mother, I'd burn everything to save my daughter.” “I'm sorry, Anna. You know I'm not upset we helped Kari. I just don't appreciate senseless killing. There's some irony coming from a soldier!” They both cracked a smile. “Guess we better get in here and hope for the best” As Stu pushed th
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