CHAPTER FORTY-TWO THE BETRAYAL

Hana's heart soared at the sight of the Vigilante. She never thought she would be relieved to see the vigilante, his presence a beacon of hope in the darkness that surrounded them. The vigilante's hands moved with practiced efficiency as he threw a knife that sliced through the detective's bonds. Using this chance the detective broke free and worked to free Hana from her bonds, his mind racing with thoughts of how they had ended up in this situation. He couldn't believe that he and Hana had been captured. As he worked, the detective's thoughts turned to the events that had led them here, his mind replaying the moments of their capture with painful clarity. He cursed himself for not being strong and fast enough. But as he looked into Hana's eyes, he knew that there was no time for self-recrimination. They needed to get out of here, to escape the clutches of their captors before it was too late. With a final tug, the detective freed Hana from her restraints, pulling her into his