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Chapter one hundred and six
Jake’s fingers were still gripping the door handle when Lina stepped into the dim light of the safehouse. The tension between him and Elena hung in the air like a thick fog, but the moment Lina appeared, it felt as though time slowed.Lina’s appearance, quiet but unmistakable, shifted the atmosphere in the room. Her face was a mask of composure, but Jake could see the exhaustion in her eyes. She wasn’t here by accident.“Elena, Reeva, this is Lina,” Jake said, his voice low. “She’s with us.”Lina didn’t waste any time. She nodded to Reeva and Elena before walking past them and heading straight for the small table where the map lay open. She didn’t sit. She didn’t need to. The urgency in her movements spoke louder than any words could.“Jake,” she began, her voice calm but edged with something more—a sense of familiarity, like she was used to being part of something larger. “I’ve been in the Council’s hold for the last few weeks. I didn’t just come here for a chat. I’ve got information
Chapter one hundred and five
The safehouse was quieter than Jake had expected. With the smell of dust, the dim light from the single bulb overhead casting long shadows across the room. It was a far cry from the bustling streets of the market district, where people had passed by, unknowingly moving through their own lives while Jake and his team fought to stay one step ahead of the Council.The old wood floor creaked underfoot as Jake paced back and forth. He was alone now, Elena and Reeva having retreated into the adjoining rooms to rest, or perhaps to think. The only sound was the occasional drip of water somewhere in the shadows, and the hum of the distant city outside.Jake stopped at the window, peering through the cracks in the worn blinds. His eyes traced the empty street, the few flickering streetlamps casting long, eerie shadows on the cracked pavement. The market was just a few blocks away, but it felt like a lifetime. No one had followed them into the safehouse, at least not yet. But Jake knew better th
Chapter one hundred and four
The door creaked open just enough for Jake to slip through, the cold air from the outside world rushing in, mingling with the stale, musty air of the tunnels. The world beyond was dark, but the faintest sliver of light from the moon above shone through the cracked windows of what used to be an old warehouse. They had made it out of the tunnels, but the question of what came next hung heavily over them.Jake motioned for Elena and Reeva to follow. The door closed behind them with a soft thud, sealing them off from the underground labyrinth they had just escaped.“Stay low,” Jake whispered, his voice barely audible as he peered around the corner of the building.They were in the middle of what had once been a thriving industrial zone. Abandoned crates, rusted machinery, and shattered windows dotted the landscape. The air was still, the kind of silence that felt like the calm before a storm.Jake’s eyes scanned the area. No movement. No signs of immediate danger. But that didn’t mean th
Chapter one hundred and three
They had been walking for hours, their pace slowing as the tunnel curved and twisted. The farther they went, the more the world above seemed to fade into memory. The noise, the chaos, the lights—everything seemed distant. It was almost peaceful down here. Almost.But Jake couldn’t shake the feeling that peace was something they hadn’t earned yet.He glanced back at Elena and Reeva. Both of them were moving quietly, their faces unreadable, but Jake could feel the strain in their movements. They were all exhausted, physically and mentally. The escape had been frantic, and now that they had a moment to breathe, reality was settling in like a weight on their shoulders.“Elena, Reeva,” Jake said, his voice breaking the silence, “We’re getting closer. The exit should be up ahead.”Elena nodded but didn’t speak. Reeva gave him a curt nod, her eyes scanning the shadows ahead of them. They knew this part of the tunnel well enough to be cautious, but the deeper they went, the more it felt like
Chapter One hundred and two
The sound of gunfire echoed down the alley, sharp and crackling like a whip. The bright flash of muzzle fire lit up the darkness as the first shots rang out, searing the air. Jake’s pulse quickened as he turned toward the narrow passageway that had once seemed like their only way out. Now, it felt like a death trap.“Elena, Reeva, back up!” Jake’s voice was low but urgent, the command cutting through the ringing in his ears.They didn’t need to be told twice. They turned on their heels, sprinting back the way they’d come. The alley seemed to stretch out forever now, the walls closing in as if the city itself was trying to swallow them whole.Jake glanced over his shoulder. The Council’s soldiers had already moved in, surrounding the alley. Their weapons were trained on the entrance, ready to fire. Jake had no illusions about what would happen if they got caught here. The last thing he wanted was for any of them to die on his watch.“Elena!” Jake shouted again, his voice rising in pani
Chapter One hundred and one
The sounds of the city echoed in Jake’s ears as he sprinted through the broken streets. The convoy was regrouping, but they hadn’t seen him yet. His heart raced, but it wasn’t fear that pushed him forward—it was resolve. He couldn’t afford to fail. Not when they were so closeHis comm beeped again, the shrill tone cutting through the silence. He didn’t hesitate to answer.“Jake, we’ve made it to the extraction point,” Elena’s voice came through, strained but relieved. “We’re ready to go. But we need to know where you are.”“I’m almost there,” Jake said, keeping his voice steady despite the rush of emotions flooding his mind. “Hold tight. I’ll be there in five.”“Jake—”“Just five minutes, Elena,” he said, cutting her off gently. “We don’t have time for anything else.”There was a beat of silence, then Elena’s voice softened. “Be careful.”“I will,” he replied quietly, ending the call before she could say anything more. There wasn’t time to waste.Jake moved quickly, his pace never fal
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