"Do you hear someone's screaming?"
The inquiry forced them to stop and strained their ears. Nothing. They shook their heads and continued on their way to the Duke's room. So far, everything went smoothly. They had bypassed the main hall and entered the west wing where Jillian lived. They had no idea whether the Duke was naïve or overconfident in his own skill. He didn't even have a guard inside the manor! Whatever, it made their task easier.
They hid behind the wall and poked their heads out to peek at the closed door. The coast was clear. "Listen, I will go in first to sneak an attack. If the Duke escapes me, you know what to do."