Chapter 6 Part 3

Clari glanced at me, shrugged, then proceeded to open the door.

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As we came to the room that Sean had claimed, we could hear someone that wasn't Sean talking. However, the words couldn't be made out.

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I looked to Clari for guidance. She mouthed the words, "Let's go in."

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As I opened the door, the voice stopped immediately. Before it was even opened all the way, a bullet flew through the half-rotten wood, just to the left of my head.

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I slammed the door open, reached for the gun I'd relieved from Victoria.

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Inside the room was a sight I hadn't expected to see. Sean was tied to a chair, eyes wide. Victoria stood to my right, and their boss stood directly in front of me, his mouth pulled into a sharp frown.

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Before my mind could process anything else, I saw Clari fall to the floor, Victoria standing next to her. Suddenly, there was a sharp pain on the back of my head, and I joined Clari on the floor, unconscious.