Chapter 20

As I turned to Elara to explain my plan, she looked at me intently, waiting for me to continue. “There’s a tunnel underground that leads to the bank,” I said. “It’s about five blocks from here, but it’s our best bet for getting in without being detected.”

Elara nodded slowly. “That’s a risky move,” she said. “What’s the plan for getting there without being seen?”

“We’ll have to be stealthy,” I replied. “I’ve got a few ideas, but we’ll need to move quickly and quietly. I’m thinking we split up into teams and try to approach the tunnel from different directions.”

Ava chimed in, “I’m down with that plan, but who goes where? And what if one of us gets caught?”

“That’s where we need to trust each other,” I said. “We’ll pair up and take different routes. If anyone gets caught, we’ll come up with a plan to get them out. But we need to move fast before the robbers realize what we’re up to.”

Elara nodded again. “Okay, I’m with you. Let’s do this.”

Ava grin