C148 The Fall of Defenses

The anxiety was thick, and the air seemed to crackle and draw near violence.

The men moved immediately in the direction of Anna, their intentions clear. Eileen stepped in front of Anna, seeking to block their path. “You’re now not taking her!” she shouted, her voice packed with defiance.

One of the masked men didn’t hesitate; he struck Eileen difficulty on the top, and she crumpled to the floor