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CHAPTER 586
Zarek didn't say anything right away.He popped the cap off a bottle of antiseptic with a sharp click, pouring a generous amount onto a wad of sterile gauze."Hold still," Zarek muttered, his tone flat as he pressed the soaked pad straight against the gash along Shaw’s collarbone.Shaw sucked in a harsh breath through his teeth, his knuckles turning white where he gripped the edge of the cot. "Damn it, Boss," Shaw rasped, his eyes watering from the alcohol. "A little warning next time?""You've survived worse," Zarek said coldly, wiping away the dried blood with efficient, practiced motions. He reached for a roll of heavy bandage, wrapping it tightly around Shaw’s fractured ribs. Every pull was precise, firm, and entirely ungentle.Shaw watched him closely through the haze of pain, taking in the tense set of Zarek's shoulders and the quiet hanging over him."Alright," Shaw grunted, wincing as Zarek pulled the bandage tight. "What did I do wrong?"Zarek paused for a fraction of a sec
CHAPTER 585
The heavy SUV rumbled to a stop inside the cavernous, half-finished concrete hideout. Dust hung in the damp air, lit only by the low-beam headlights bouncing off raw concrete pillars.Zarek stepped out first, his boots clicking softly against the gritty floor. He adjusted his jacket, his dark eyes instantly sweeping the shadowy corners to ensure the area was secure.Vivienne stepped out behind him, tossing a quiet glance around the room before slinging her tactical bag over her shoulder. "The area is quiet," she said softly. "Grid's dead, so no digital eyes."Zarek didn't answer right away. His gaze shifted back to the open rear door of the SUV, where Elara was leaning in, carefully unbuckling Shaw's harness. Her hands hovered over Shaw's shoulders, gentler than she had been with anyone else on the team, her head tilted close as she whispered to him.Zarek's jaw tightened. A spark of irritation flashed across his face, and he took a quick, decisive step back toward the vehicle t
CHAPTER 584
As the SUV cruised down the rain-slicked highway, Vivienne rested her chin on her hand, her eyes bouncing between Zarek's rigid back and the couple on the bench seat.She fought back another grin.‘How on earth did he not see this coming?’ she wondered.To anyone with eyes, Shaw and Elara had been drawn to each other for months.The quiet glances across briefing tables, the way Shaw shielded her on drop missions, and the fierce trust they shared in battle made it obvious to the entire team.But Zarek, wrapped up in cold calculations and his focus on keeping everyone alive, had been blind to it until now.
CHAPTER 583
He saw how Elara didn't pull away.She brought her other hand over, wrapping both around Shaw’s large, dirt-stained hand and holding it against her knee as if protecting it.Zarek’s brows pulled together.His dark eyes narrowed as a quiet realization dawned on him.Shaw wasn't just a teammate or field partner anymore.The way the red-haired man looked up at Elara through his pain, and the warmth in Elara’s eyes, made the truth clear.Shaw had feelings for his sister.And Elara felt the same way.Zarek’s jaw tightened, his back teeth pressing t
CHAPTER 582
Mathilda's eyes went wide as Troll let out a heavy sigh, stepped up, and cut her ankle ties with a quick flick of his knife.He pulled her up by her coat collar like a ragdoll."Get up, Ms. Mathilda," Troll rumbled, shoving her forward toward the stairs. "You're coming on a road trip.""You're crazy!" Mathilda gasped, her high heels stumbling on the metal floor as Vivienne grabbed her arm to keep her moving. "Saul will tear you apart the moment he sees you holding me!""That's the point," Vivienne muttered, slapping a piece of heavy black tape across Mathilda's mouth before throwing her into the back of the armored SUV.Troll slammed the heavy rear door of the armored SUV, the loud thud ringing out through the wet wareh
CHAPTER 581
Saul knew he was done. His body was broken, his team was gone, and his strength was entirely gone. If he stayed another ten seconds, they would kill him.With a final, angry growl, Saul forced his legs beneath him, turned, and ran into the dark trees of the forest, disappearing into the rain.Elara didn't chase him. Her only focus was the man beside her.Carefully, she wrapped Shaw’s arm over her neck, hooking her hand around his waist."Up we go, Shaw. One, two, three..."Shaw set his teeth, letting out a sharp grunt of pain as he forced his legs to push off the ground. Together, they stood in the rain, leaning heavily on each other as Elara carried most of his weight. Slowly, step by step, she began carrying him out of the woods toward the main road.Fifty yards away, hidden high in the thick branches of a pine tree, Saul leaned his back against the rough bark, holding his ruined shoulder. He watched through the heavy rain as the red-haired man and the girl disappeared togethe
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