page12 (2/2)

My hearing onky fro took on a surreal, slowand more shouts froether they picked up Armand’s inert body and fled the scene towards the helicopter pad Ohtly to Arone

I obeyed Oe of the stage and then slide down to the more protected side One of Omar’s brothers dashed towards me and threw my red cloak around me and then asked if I could walk I suddenly see I wasn’t sure if I could walk or not It hadn’t registered yet in my brain that I was either already in shock or well on my way there

Zahir didn’tarms and dashed for the back entrance of the house As soon as ere safely inside, he set me down on the couch and looked into , but his voice seemed far away and distorted He shook my shoulders and repeated, “Anna, stay here!”

I nodded and he fled Alath was next and Yasser was helping her over near un in her hand and was veheed and wished to chase the infidels all by herself Yasser took her gun and in a stern voice he pushed her to the couch next toShe continued to shout and scream and pump her fist in the air, but she didn’t move from her seated position, or even look at me as her brother disappeared back outside

When she did acknowledge ain I didn’t comprehend her words I think she was mad at me, but I was really out of it and at this point I was so dizzy even my vision was blurred I leaned forward and dry heaved a few ti so thankfully my stomach was empty Alath continued to shout If it was at ainst the couch and then I tried to lay doithshivers began vibrating up my spine I closed my eyes andafter that

My next lucid moment came when Omar carried me to the chopper and heldI kneas in our bed at the penthouse andin a chair reading a book The second I groaned, she came to me and petted at my cheek

“Mistress, do not be alarmed You are safe in the Master’s Palace You are safe Can you hear me Mistress? Do you knohat day it is? What is your birthday?”

I answered her questions and asked for water After I drank a few gulps, I sagged back against the pillows and sighed I felt really off and I asked, “Did you drug me?”

“Yes Mistress, you were given a sedative You should rest if you can”

“Where is Omar? Is Armand okay?”

“They are still at the hospital Sir Armand nearly lost his life The bullet was not far from a major artery near his heart The last inforhness is with him”

“Good” I replied and then asked forit ether all these past weeks, but it was soon found and I texted Omar

Anna : I’ to back to sleep Don’t worry I love you

Within seconds he responded;

Sleep love You are safe I will return tonight I love you