Seeing my grim expression, the women turned pale with fright.
Lauren asked nervously, "Worst-case scenario? What do you mean by that?"
Tanya replied, "Mr. Fraser probably means we might get killed."
I glanced at Tanya, thinking to myself that this mixed-race girl was still a bit too naive.
If it were a group of strong mercenaries, they wouldn't immediately shoot and kill the women after capturing them.
Gang rape, humiliation, beatings—eventually, the women would die after prolonged torment and abuse. That was the most likely outcome.
At that point, being shot to death might even seem like a luxury.
But I didn't voice my thoughts, not wanting to scare them.
I said to the women, "To increase our chances of survival, I suggest a few people hide in the tunnel first. That way, if the re
