Gunfire cracked outside the barn and the ropes around their wrists suddenly felt like a bad joke.
Nora yanked hard against the loose knot. "Blake, grab that loose board now. Drew, watch the left side. We move together or we do not move at all."
Blake twisted toward the floor. "Got it. The wood is rotten just like I thought. One good kick."
Drew kept his voice low but steady. "Those footsteps outside sound like our people. Lily must have sent the signal. Nora, you call the shots. We follow."
The stranger spun toward the noise. "What is this? Keep them down."
One of the gunmen stepped closer. "Boss, we got company. Sounds like more than three."
Nora locked eyes with Blake and Drew. "Now. Blake, break the board. Drew, take the guy on the right. I will handle the talk and the distractio
