Chapter 150:

IRIS

The roar of the helicopter blades filled the air as we soared over the breathtaking Swiss landscape, my hands bound tightly behind my back, the rough rope digging into my skin with every jostle of the aircraft. I stared out of the window, my heart heavy with worry for my newborn babies and for Les, wondering if I would ever see them again.

The memories of their sweet faces, their tiny hands reaching out to me, flooded my mind, threatening to overwhelm me with longing and despair. I couldn't bear the thought of being separated from them, of not being there to watch them grow and thrive.

But as the helicopter flew on, carrying me further and further away from everything I held dear, I knew that I had to focus on the task at hand. I had to find a way to escape, to break free from the clutches of my captors and return to my family, no matter the cost.

I glanced around at the security men who surrounded me, their expressions stoic and unyielding as they kept a close watch on my every