76 SCREAM OUT IN HORROR (2/2)

While the soldiers watched, he moved like a shadow and snatched the gun from that man's hands. He handed the firearm to the commander, not daring to throw it in anger in case of an accidental discharge. When they all thought it was over, he grasped that man's hands in a strange way. The soldier could not fight back.

All the others heard was a loud snap as his wrists were broken. That soldier tried to fight back using his legs, but he was not successful. Instead of counterattacking, he could only accept a rough kick which sent him flying. The other soldiers moved from his path of flight, allowing his body to hit the wall.

There was no solidarity of fighting together and avenging their comrade. These men all came from different nations and did not necessarily have friendly relations with each other. The only reason they were together was to ensure fairness in the handling of the rampant human trafficking scheme plaguing all their nations. Also, they felt this person deserved what he got for shooting at an unarmed woman who was chained and probably scared.

Zhong Feng opened the cell door and stepped in lightly as if he had not just broken someone's bones a few seconds before. As he entered, he was afraid that she would not recognise him, especially since she had never looked at them even with everything going on.

Her body became tense as he came nearer, but her face still remained concealed behind her long wild hair. Zhong Feng approached with trembling. He stood before her, concealing her with his body. With shaking fingers, he brushed the black hair from her face.

He sighed in indescribable happiness when he looked at her pale but oh-so-familiar cute little face. Though he had felt that it was her, his relief was immeasurable when he confirmed it. When he was about to call out for someone to undo the chain, she lifted her delicate hands and clasped his wrists in a tight grip.

He could have shaken her off though her strength was incredible. However, he did not. Instead, he leaned closer over her. It was obvious she was trying to tell him something. She lifted her head to him and opened her eyes.

Those large orbs were like those which had twinkled brightly at him when she thought of something mischievous. However, the colour of the irises was completely different. Her eyes were no longer a dark brown; they were a shocking almost glowing yellow colour.

She stared at him defiantly with wet eyes which seemed unused to light, as if she was expecting him to scream out in horror. Zhong Feng instead felt relieved that her eyes were alright. He had thought for a moment that they were injured because she seemed to be relying on her hearing only.

Seeing his unconcerned and even relieved face, her hands loosened their hold on his wrists. He lifted his hand and placed it over her eyes, forcing them to close. He did not want the people behind them to notice her eyes.

”Just close your eyes. Before you know it, we will be home.” He patted her head lightly.

Hu Lei felt her mind calm down when that large and strong hand petted her head. His touch, his voice and even his smell seemed to reach the deep recesses of her mind. When he had come, she had felt something familiar through the confusion of her mind. He felt like… warmth.

Zhong Feng felt her relax just a little. He called two of the female soldiers to remove the chain. This time, no one dared to be defiant. It was clear that this man was not to be trifled with. People like them… they respected strength.