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The heavy oak doors of Ray Stevens’ office swung open with a low groan, the sound reverberating through the tense silence of the room. Elena was the first to step out, her boots clicking sharply against the marble floor, her bandaged shoulder held stiffly, a faint wince crossing her face as she moved. Her dark ponytail swayed with each purposeful stride, her eyes fixed ahead, ignoring the weight of the conversation she’d just left behind. She didn’t glance back, her posture rigid, like she was bracing for whatever came next.Brittany and Bobby followed close behind, the door thudding shut as they stepped into the hallway, their shadows stretching long under the dim sconce lights. Brittany’s heels clicked in a steady rhythm, her blonde bun glinting faintly, while Bobby’s heavier steps echoed with a restless energy, his broad shoulders hunched. As they trailed Elena, Bobby leaned in toward Brittany, his voice a low, angry mutter, his words spilling out like they’d been festering too
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Emilia and Jack descended the stairs, their footsteps light on the carpet. Jack’s hand brushed hers, a small smile playing on his lips as they reached the round table in the living room, where Allison, Lord Leo, and a few scattered maps waited. Allison, leaning back with her feet propped on the table, caught Emilia’s eye and gave her a sheepish look, her ponytail swinging slightly. She leaned in, her voice a whisper. “Sorry about earlier.” She said, her tone soft, apologetic.Emilia smiled, her eyes warm as she whispered back. “It’s okay.” She gave Allison’s arm a quick pat, her loose hair falling over her shoulder as she settled into a chair.Lord Leo, sprawled across from them, caught the exchange, his sharp eyes narrowing as he leaned forward, his tone curious but laced with sarcasm. “What’s with the whispering, ladies?” He asked, his eyebrow arched, his fingers drumming on the table. “Got some secret plot I’m not in on?”Allison chuckled, pulling her feet down with a thud.
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Bobby shot to his feet, his chair scraping against the floor, his eyes burning with a mix of anger and eagerness. “Show me.” He said, his voice low and commanding, his broad frame looming over the operator. “Right now.”The operator, his glasses slipping down his nose, stammered, his hands fumbling with the edge of his clipboard. “R-right this way, Master Bobby.” He said, his voice tripping over itself as he gestured toward the hallway, his face flushed with nerves. He turned quickly, almost tripping over his own feet, and led the way, his steps hurried but uneven, like he was afraid of keeping Bobby waiting.Brittany fell into step beside Bobby, her blonde bun bouncing slightly as she matched his stride, her lips pressed into a thin line. “You’re sure about this, Bobby?” She asked, her voice low, a hint of caution cutting through her usual sharpness. “We don’t even know what we’re walking into.”Bobby didn’t look at her, his eyes fixed on the operator’s back as they moved th
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Jack let out a low chuckle, shaking his head as he brushed past Lord Leo, his duffel bag swinging lightly against his hip. His boots scuffed the marble floor, his steps casual but deliberate, ignoring the tension in Leo’s stance. “Relax, man.” Jack said, his voice tinged with amusement, his eyes glinting as he moved toward the shadows where the growl had come from.Lord Leo’s sharp eyes widened, his hand still hovering near his rifle. “Don’t go near that beast, Jack.” He said, his tone dripping with sarcasm, his tall frame shifting as he leaned forward, his voice mock-serious. “I’m telling you, whatever’s back there is gonna eat you alive.”Jack didn’t stop, his chuckle growing as he crouched down, peering into the dark corner of the foyer. He reached out, his movements slow and gentle, and a small, fluffy puppy tumbled out, its tiny paws scrambling on the floor. The pup yipped, its black fur gleaming, its tongue lolling as it bounded toward Jack, tail wagging like a metronome.
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Bobby spun around, his eyes blazing as he glared at Brittany, who still gripped his arm, her fingers tight against his sleeve. His face was a storm of grief and rage, his jaw clenched so hard the veins in his neck stood out. “She had one job, Brittany.” He said, his voice thick with sadness, cracking under the weight of his anger. “One simple mission,to go and kill the bastard who took out Ray. Our brother!” Tears welled in his eyes, spilling down his cheeks as he shook his head, his voice rising to a shout. “And she couldn’t even do that! She let Scott Benjamin slip through her fingers!”Brittany’s grip softened, but her eyes stayed steady, her lips pressing into a thin line as she stepped closer, her hand moving to his shoulder. “Ray was my brother too, Bobby.” She said, her voice firm but laced with a quiet sorrow, her blonde bun catching the faint light as she tilted her head. “Yeah, he was a pain in the ass sometimes,always getting into trouble, always needing us to clean
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Elena clutched her shoulder, blood seeping through her fingers as she staggered through the tangled woods, branches whipping at her face like angry claws. The pain was a fire, burning hot and deep from the bullet wound Allison had inflicted, every step sending jolts up her arm that made her vision blur. She exhaled sharply, a ragged breath escaping her lips, her teeth gritted as she forced herself forward, one boot sinking into the soft mud, the other dragging slightly. Sweat mixed with blood on her skin, her dark ponytail matted and sticking to her neck. "Good thing I located my zip line and got out of there." She muttered under her breath, her voice low and strained, a mix of relief and bitterness as she pushed on, her free hand grabbing a low branch for support. She didn't stop, couldn't stop, the distant sirens wailing like a warning as she vanished deeper into the trees.Meanwhile, back at Scott Benjamin's mansion, the group gathered in the operation room, the air still thick
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