All Chapters of The Beggar’s Throne: Chapter 111
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Chapter One hundred and Eleven
The sun had barely risen when Jake’s mind snapped to attention. The hours of waiting had stretched longer than he'd anticipated, and the stillness was suffocating. He couldn’t keep sitting back, watching the world go by. Lina was the first to break the silence, her voice low but deliberate. “We’ve got eyes on us. Not just the Council, but others too. We’re not the only ones making moves.”Jake stood from the table, the creak of his chair scraping against the concrete floor breaking the silence. His gaze locked on her, the weight of her words settling into him. He’d known there were others out there, people ready to take their piece of the pie, but hearing it from Lina made it real. They were no longer the only game in town.“I expected as much,” Jake said, his voice steady. “We’ve stirred up the hornet’s nest. But if they think we’re easy prey, they’re mistaken.”Lina’s eyes met his, unblinking. “They’re not coming at us directly, not yet. But they’re watching. They know something’s
Chapter One hundred and Twelve
The night before the strike, Jake couldn’t sleep. He lay in the dimly lit room, staring at the cracks in the ceiling. The others were just as restless, though none of them would admit it. They all knew what was coming—what they had to do, but knowing didn’t make it any easier.He had to be ready. Tomorrow wasn’t just about sending a message to the Council; it was about taking back control of their city. If they failed, there would be no going back. The stakes had never been higher.Elena’s voice broke through the silence. “You’re awake, aren’t you?”Jake rolled over, his eyes meeting hers. She was sitting on the edge of her bed, her arms folded, her gaze focused on him.“Can’t sleep,” he said, sitting up. “You?”“Same,” Elena replied. She didn’t need to ask why. They’d been through enough together to understand the weight of the moment. “Are you ready for this?”Jake’s eyes shifted to the window. The city stretched out before him, dark and sprawling. He could hear the distant hum of l
Chapter one hundred and thirteen
With the command given, the team moved into position, each one locking into their role like practiced soldiers. No time for second thoughts. They weren’t backing down, not now.Jake, Elena, and Reeva formed the core of the defensive line, weapons raised and eyes sharp. Lina was already scouting ahead, making sure there were no surprises waiting for them.The first wave of Council soldiers closed in from the entrance. Jake could hear their boots pounding down the hallway, their voices low but intent on their mission. They thought they had them cornered. Jake’s grip tightened on his weapon, the familiar weight of it grounding him in the chaos.Elena glanced at him. “Ready?”Jake nodded, his mind fully in the moment. There was no hesitation now, no space for doubt. They’d come this far, and they weren’t going to stop.The moment the first soldier entered the doorway, Elena’s shot rang out, a precise strike to the chest that dropped him instantly. The others scrambled, diving for cover as
Chapter one hundred and fourteen
Jake nodded, his eyes scanning the room one last time. The battle was over for now, but they had to move fast. Every minute they stayed risked giving the Council time to regroup and retaliate. The last thing they needed was to get cornered.“Lina, you’re with me,” Jake said, motioning toward the back exit. “Reeva, Elena, cover the front. Let’s get out without drawing attention.”Elena and Reeva didn’t hesitate. They had done this too many times to question the orders. They’d fight their way out if they had to, but they’d do it on their terms.Lina fell in step beside Jake as they moved quickly through the back hallways. The tension in the air was palpable—every step they took felt like it could trigger a trap, but they had planned for this. Their escape routes were mapped, and their timing had been spot-on. For now, it was about getting to the safehouse and regrouping.As they reached the exit, Jake paused, holding up a hand. He listened for any sign of movement. There was nothing, bu
Chapter one hundred and fifteen
Jake sat in the back of the van, arms crossed, staring at the floor. His mind was already running through the next steps—what they needed, where they had to go, who they could trust. He could feel the weight of responsibility pulling at him again, the growing tension of knowing there was no easy way out.Elena glanced back at him, her eyes sharp. “What’s next?”Jake met her gaze. “We keep moving. We can’t stop now. Not until we’ve forced their hand.”She nodded, understanding. There was no stopping. The moment they’d made their move, the Council had to know they were no longer hiding. They were coming for them, but that didn’t matter. What mattered was that they weren’t going to let themselves be hunted anymore.“We need a stronger position,” Reeva said from the front, her voice steady. “We can’t keep running like this. We need to hit them where it hurts.”Jake rubbed his chin, thinking. “We hit their supply lines. If we take out their resources, it’ll weaken them. But we can’t just g
Chapter one hundred and sixteen
The warehouse door slammed shut behind them, the sound reverberating through the narrow alley. Jake’s heart pounded as they bolted for the van, the urgency of their escape quickening with every step.“Go, go, go!” Reeva shouted as she climbed into the front, slamming the gearshift into motion. The van’s tires screeched as it tore away from the curb, barely avoiding a patrol car that had just rounded the corner.Jake turned to check the rearview mirror, his eyes narrowing. There was no sign of pursuit yet, but that wouldn’t last long. The Council had resources, and they wouldn’t let this slip by without a fight.“We need to lose them,” Jake said, his voice steady, though adrenaline coursed through his veins. “Reeva, take the back streets. Fast.”Reeva’s jaw tightened as she glanced at the map on the dashboard. “Already on it.”They veered off the main road, taking a series of sharp turns that rattled the van’s frame. Jake could feel the speed pulling at his stomach, but he knew they co
Chapter one hundred and seventeen
The silence in the safehouse felt heavier than before, Jake stood in front of a cracked mirror on the wall, adjusting his gear. His reflection seemed like a stranger now—less hopeful, more worn. The man staring back at him didn’t resemble the leader he used to think he’d become. No, this was a man who had lost too much and had too little left to lose.Elena approached him, her presence silent but strong, just like always. She didn’t say anything at first, just stood next to him, her eyes scanning the room.“They’ll be back,” Jake muttered, his voice low. “And when they come, it’s not going to be with just soldiers. It’s going to be everything they’ve got.”Elena nodded, a determined look in her eyes. “We’ll be ready. But you know we can’t fight forever like this. Sooner or later, we have to find a way to end this. To take them down.”Jake’s eyes flicked to hers. “I know. But right now, we can’t think about the end. We have to think about the next step. The next move. We can’t let them
Chapter One hundred and Eighteen
“They’re coming,” Lina repeated, urgency sharp in her voice.Jake tightened his grip on her arm, already signaling Elena and Reeva to move toward the exit. “How many?”“Too many,” Lina whispered. “They’ve been circling the building for the last half hour. I thought I’d lost them, but they’re waiting for me to make a move.”“Then we’re about to give them one,” Elena muttered, sliding into position at the stairwell, her weapon steady.Reeva checked her comms device, listening for chatter on the Council’s encrypted channels. “Three squads, maybe four. East and south entrances are covered. If we go out the front, we’ll be boxed in.”Jake scanned the shadowed hall around them, mind racing. “Then we make our own exit. Reeva, find us a weakness in this place. Lina, you’re staying close to me.”Lina looked pale but defiant. “I didn’t mean to drag you here—”“Stop,” Jake cut her off. “You’re part of this. We don’t leave each other behind.”The moment hung heavy between them, broken by the soun
Chapter one hundred and nineteen
Elena landed first on the next rooftop, rolling to absorb the impact before springing back to her feet. “Keep moving!” she called, already scanning for the next gap.Jake pushed Lina ahead of him, his breath burning in his chest. Behind them, the sound of boots and shouting grew louder. The Council’s squads had followed them up, their beams cutting across the rooftops, flashes of light chasing their every step.Reeva fired a quick burst over her shoulder, forcing the soldiers to duck back. “They’re right on us. We need to break their line!”“There,” Jake pointed, spotting the elevated transit rails two buildings over. The steel tracks glinted faintly in the distance, the network stretching into the heart of the city. If they could reach it, they could vanish into the maze of tunnels below.Elena didn’t hesitate. “Two more jumps!” she shouted.The first gap was wide, the rooftop opposite slightly lower. Elena went first, sprinting hard before leaping across, landing in a crouch. She wa
Chapter one hundred and twenty
The tunnel swallowed their footsteps, the dim glow from Reeva’s handheld light casting long shadows across the concrete walls. The air was thick and damp, every sound magnified in the silence. Jake kept his pace steady, listening for echoes behind them, but so far there was nothing.“They’ll sweep above first,” Reeva said quietly, her light flicking across the rusted piping overhead. “But once they realize we’ve dropped below, they’ll send units down. It’s just a matter of time.”“Then we keep ahead of them,” Jake replied, his voice low but firm. “No breaks, not yet.”Lina stumbled on a loose stone, and Elena caught her arm before she could fall. “Careful,” Elena muttered, steadying her. “You’ve held up this far. Don’t give out now.”“I’m fine,” Lina whispered, though her legs trembled. “I can keep going.”Jake gave her a sharp look. “You’re not fine, but you’re alive. That’s enough.”They moved deeper, the tunnel splitting into multiple branches. Jake paused, scanning each path. Reev