Chapter 10: At the other side

Sarah's POV

As she rushes back into the dim room, heart pounding in her chest, Sarah's hands tremble as she takes off her jacket, used to cover up her injury, and falls back to the floor. A sharp pain shoots through her side, a reminder of the danger she only sparsely escaped. Was it a stray bullet that grazed her, or was it a deliberate attempt to take her down? She can't tell.

She tries to catch her breath, but her mind races with questions and confusion. Betty's sudden appearance and timely rescue offer some relief, but there's an unsettling feeling at the back of her mind as she ponders on the open bedroom door. It's either someone was here or paranoia is about to kick in.

"Who the bloody hell was that man?" Betty questions, towering above her with a questioning look. Sarah expects the questions, after running out of Marco's sight to stop him from noticing her bleeding side only to come to face Betty. She knows staying one more minute standing in front of him would make her vu