Are you okay?" Adam asked worriedly, coming to crouch beside Raven as he examined the rope line on her neck.
"I will be." Raven managed to say, hyperventilating, "Please check if she's still alive."
Adam went over to Lara and examined her; she was still breathing, but not for long.
'She needs to be taken to the hospital as soon as possible," He said, turning to Raven, who struggled to her feet. "What the hell happened?!"
"Firstly, we need to get the hell outta here. Now!" Raven said, "I'll explain on the way."
***
The SWAT team stormed down their car and rushed into the building.
"Make sure that no single soul exits this building!" The team captain commanded, shouting at the top of his voice. "Team disperse!"
The whole SWAT team dispersed and stood guard at various positions. Two of them were guarding the front exit, two of them stood guard at the back exit, two stood at the bottom of the stairs, and two stood guard at the elevator while the others stormed up the stairs.
