Chapter 2003

Outside, the crowd was shouting excitedly. Kai quickly got out of bed and went outside to find out what was happening. He returned two minutes later. Kristen was already sitting at the head of the bed, waiting for him to explain. "Mr. Tuttle has been gone for five days and has just returned. I heard he came back on a big ship and seems to have brought some important guests with him." Leaving by small boat and returning by big ship was not normal. Kai busily gathered Kristen's belongings. "Jasmine is definitely not a good person. If she knew you, she might go back and inform Mr. Blackwell, who could come after you. Mr. Tuttle coming back with important guests might not be a good thing." He continued packing while grumbling. "I'll find a place for you to hide. Once they leave, I'll come back and get you." The room was quiet except for the soft rustling of Kai's packing. Suddenly, he heard a gun being loaded and something cold pressed against his back. He paused, s