In the next instant, the sound of gunfire never came.

Celeste had already flipped over and jumped out the window.

She landed gracefully on the ground below, quickly got to her feet, and strode toward the exit without glancing back.

Oddly enough, seeing her slip away like that, Nathaniel felt an unexpected wave of relief wash over him.

He forced himself to shake off the chaotic emotions swirling in his mind and, without hesitation, followed after her, his footsteps ...