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Chapter One hundred and two
Author: Danny Ink
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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
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