The Black Heart Legacy

…Then, all of a sudden, a single electric shock ran through the length of her spine, and Emilie opened her eyes and stepped away from James, as she looked around. When she met James’ eyes, she knew right then and there that he heard it as well. Someone was following them. Not only that – someone was out to kill them. The sound of footsteps was getting close – a quarter mile away most likely. They waited and tried to listen in on the conversation, but the intruders were deadly silent. In that moment, James and Emilie knew what they needed to do. Emilie took off her coat and reached for the dagger hiding underneath her gown. It was hanging around her thigh, and she took it out of its holder. As for James, he flapped his coat open and took out a gun. He released the lock, ready to fire…