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“Then we’ll have to carry her”

“We need to come back for her”

“I’ hell, Saht briefly “I’ll ask Lazlo to help me, if you think you can make it on your own”

Salanced back at the shackle “How do you plan to free her?”

“One of the guards o check”

Re She tried two keys before finding one that worked The manacle opened with a metallic click and Lilly’s arm fell across her thin body Saether with Remi, lifted her frail form

“Will you be able to e her?” Sam asked

“She’s light as a feather Between us, we’ll do it,” Lazlo said, his voice confident

Lazlo carried Lilly in his arht up the rear, weapon in hand As they eed from the chamber of horrors, Ree that connected the cha to glance at the dead islander lying on the ground with apast—evidence of Leonid’s resilience even when injured

When they reached the entry cave, a blur of motion flew at them from the shadows Gunfire exploded as Remi and Sam fired at the attackers Seconds later, four islanders lay dying, machetes and axes nothe space with her pistol, wary of another atteuns didn’tfor their chance

Saap in the stone, with five yards of passageway leading to the outside Light streaetation that covered it Reun at the ready, while Sam crept to the opposite side of the entry and listened for any hint of a back with Lilly as Leonid eyed Sae while they covered him

At the opening, sensing nothing, Sa for us to show ourselves Anyone have any ideas about how to keep fro ducks?”

Re “We wait them out”

“We can’t wait here all day,” Leonid said

“Why not?” Re there are any of them left”