The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2611

Chapter 2611

Time ticked by, dragging into the wee hours of the morning.

The trio huddled together, ostensibly catching some sleep, but in reality, Balfour and Elton lay with their ears pricked up, attuned to every little sound outside.

Of the three, only Victoria had succumbed to sleep.

The adrenaline rush from the day’s harrowing events had given way to exhaustion, and she’d drifted off despite herself,

Elton watched over Victoria, her brow furrowed even in slumber, with a pang of

tenderness.

After all, this was the only shot they had.

It was only when the guards’ snores filled the room that he dared open his eyes and met Balfour’s gaze, equally alert.

“Wait a bit longer.”

silently to

in a deep sleep. The best time to escape would

it.” Elton gestured, feigning sleep once more.

against the wall, he felt a tightness in his chest and stiffness throughout his body from the awkward position, but he dared not move.

a bit of comfort only

“Click-”

they carefully began

Surprisingly, B

his hands. He’d been working at it subtly since they were captured that afternoon.

to slide down his blindfold, hold his breath, and listen intently for any noise

quiet, he quickly set to

short on time, so listen. I’ll lift the iron wires at the back, and you take Victoria and run! I’ll draw their attention. Keep an eye out behind you. If you

here. It’s my job to take the risk. You take my daughter and get out.

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