The commotion of the Eagle Flock and Night Hawk leaving allowed the two people separated by just a wall to sigh with relief.
Just moments ago, the woman was too scared of being discovered to even breathe, feeling as if her breath would cease altogether. Now, relaxing brought a wave of dizziness that pulsed at the back of her head, blurring her consciousness.
By comparison, Margaret was in much better shape. She could engage in a prolonged standoff with her prey, preferring to wait for it to show a weakness before delivering a fatal blow, which highlighted her calm temperament.
This woman was naturally unflappable!
But even Margaret now exhaled a long, turbid breath, steadying her somewhat ragged breathing.
Once she relaxed, however, she couldn't help but be curious, given the bizarre turn of events that had just occurred.
Chased by the Eagle Flock, she had braced for death upon collision, but then, shockingly, was saved by them.
