Chapter 3 - Nathan Whispers A Desperate Warning
Nathan’s eyelids fluttered open slowly, fighting against the lingering effects of a powerful pharmacological paralytic agent.
His blue eyes locked onto Grace's tear-streaked face with an expression filled with urgent, silent terror.
“Don't... make a sound,” Nathan whispered hoarsely, his voice barely audible above the quiet hum of the chapel air conditioning.
Grace gasped, her heart pounding against her ribs as she leaned closer to catch every single word.
“They are watching us from the back gallery... we have less than two minutes,” Nathan rasped, struggling to move his limbs.
Sophie lifted her head, staring at her father in sheer bewilderment as color slowly returned to his pale cheeks.
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“Daddy? You woke up! I knew you weren't sleeping forever!” Sophie cried out, her small voice echoing through the vaulted ceiling.
Nathan gently placed a shaking hand over his daughter’s mouth to quiet her excited shouts.
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