Weakly pursed her lips, silently expressing displeasure and, finally, a friend leaned towards the exit.

The leader's steel grip seemed to make him unhook his fingers and drop the pistol. But she steadfastly withstood the burning sensation of the touch, not daring to wince in pain.

I thought you left two days ago...

"No," he let go of his wrist and casually slid his fingers higher. - One red element was missing.

A new strong grip materialized on the forearm, and the ringleader without ceremony pulled Alice towards him.

- You're coming with me, - he whispered in his ear and leaned towards the exit, persistently dragging him along.

-...