-Jonah- I had to give Liana credit—her plan was solid, and those guards wouldn’t stand a chance. The madam wasn’t thrilled about it, but getting through the main gate would be a huge advantage. It would give us access to the kitchen and, hopefully, allow us to avoid the many guards patrolling the main hallways. Liana and I crouched in the dark behind a large wagon, peeking over the top as we signaled for Cora and Sarah, who had enlisted a few others to join them. The women were dressed in very revealing outfits, looking their absolute best. Sarah gave us a quick wink as they approached the four guards stationed at the gate. Liana reached back to where I was, took my hand, and squeezed it tightly. “Almost there,” she whispered. “We’ve got this,” I reassured her. She nodded and manage

