"Raymond, call all our men across Scotland and inform them, we have a big mission to accomplish!" Mr. Frederick's voice boomed with authority, his eyes fierce and unblinking.
The moment the command left his lips, Raymond sprang into action. He gave a respectful nod and quickly left the room to carry out the urgent task.
Left alone, Mr. Frederick stood by the window, clenching his fists as he looked out over the distant hills.
"This is war," he muttered to himself. "And I need to do everything in my power to rescue Elijah Simons. Getting him out of that death sentence is risky… but the thought of him fighting on our side, it's worth every gamble."
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The Next Morning, Maria woke up early. Though her body still ached from the injury, her mind wandered to college. She missed her friends, their laughter, and the small comfort of routine.
But she knew today wasn't the day to return. There were already too many plans in motion with Bernard and his parents.
