A Hero's Heart in Turmoil (Part 3)
Instead...
He maintained the relaxed pace of an ordinary pedestrian.
One intersection.
Then another.
His breathing remained even.
Outwardly...
Nothing seemed unusual.
Inwardly...
Every nerve in his body screamed at him to run.
Not yet...
Don't panic.
Running now would only confirm her suspicions.
He turned the corner of the street.
For one brief moment, the temptation became overwhelming.
Sprint.
Disappear.
Escape while you still can.
His legs almost obeyed.
Almost.
But reason prevailed.
No.
Victor is probably watching every exit from the city.
If I flee now...
I'm dead.
The assassin steadied his breathing once again.
I need another hiding place.
Somewhere no one will think to look.
His own residence was no longer safe.
There was every chance Victor had already arranged for someone to monitor it.
His gaze swept across the surrounding streets.
Then an idea surfaced.
A temporary refuge...
I'll simply hypnotize someone.
