The soldiers and Storm both were silent, as they knew that attempting anything stupid would be enough to be dropped to death's door.

Storm took a slight step, a large kitchen knife instantly at the boy's throat.

"Nano, leave him be. I will be the one to kill him," Irea said, Storm gritting his teeth.

"Deu--" Storm was interrupted by Nano pushing the knife closer, and he took a step back.

"Speak another word or move anymore and you will be dead where you ...