Simon was caught off guard by Joshua using the flash bomb. He quickly closed his eyes, but it was still too bright. He felt a pain in his lower abdomen and then something cold against his head. He didn’t have to have his open to know that it was a muzzle.

Simon wanted to grab the gun but suddenly heard Hazel's hurried voice, "Joshua, don't!"

Joshua paused for a second and then put his gun away as he walked toward Hazel.

"Let's go." Joshua hugged her waist very naturally and helped her onto the ladder of the helicopter.

Joshua’s men on the ship jumped back to their own ships, and...