Orion Osborne turned back to look at her and said in a low voice, "Your identity has been exposed. I'm going to get reinforcements, so you need to be careful. No matter what anyone asks you, don't say a word. And ignore that little apprentice of yours. Wait for me to come back."
With that, he turned and gave her a quick hug, then left without a backward glance.
Claire Sinclair watched his retreating back, a sense of panic rising in her heart. She shouted after him, "Then when will you be back?"
With his back still to her, Orion Osborne said, "Remember my words. Don't talk to strangers."
Claire Sinclair: "..."
'This guy... He said such strange things and then just left. What am I supposed to do all by myself?'
Just as she was pondering this, the door was suddenly kicked open, making her jump in fright.
Four or five masked men holding weapons poured in from outside. Their intentions were clearly hostile.
