Marcel caught Arianna as she fell, her small body fit snugly in his arms, and for some reason, he felt a sense of peace. She was safe and here with him.
Although he didn't admit it out loud, Marcel had this fear that Elijah had gotten to her first and he wouldn't see her ever again.
He didn't doubt even for a minute that Elijah wouldn't be able to do that. It has become clear to Marcel that the reason they had been able to catch Elijah the first time was out of carelessness.
This time around, Elijah was being extra careful - which was why they hadn't caught a niff of him. He wouldn't be a legend if he didn't have that ability.
"Boss, what's your status?" Marcel was startled when he heard the voice in his ears. He had forgotten he still had the comms.
"Good," Marcel said before he huffed slightly as he threw Arianna's limp body over his shoulder. She was heavier than he thought.
"How about the target?" He asked.
"Secured,"
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