{R-18}
Hearing Blake's words made Noa feel like she might finally be able to live a free life for once. But she also knew hiding would not keep her safe forever. Once her brother came into power, if he had no confirmation of her death, then he would still try to hunt her down. As she was thinking this, Blake put his big hand on her head and said: "Worry about the troublesome stuff later. For now, we are protected within the barrier you put up. So come with me." He then turned to Nellie and said: "I will put a sound barrier up."
