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Chapter 46: The Rescue Mission
Author: Pen Doctor
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Jake raised his weapon. Hands steady now. Purpose overriding fear.

"I'm going in."

Derek grabbed his arm. "Going where? The house? That's a death sentence."

"Isabella's in there. If I get to her, she calls off the guards. This ends."

"Or she kills you both."

"Better than leaving Sophia here another second."

Gunfire erupted again. Closer now. Guards tightening the perimeter.

Sarah dropped two more. "We're running out of time! They're going to flank us!"

Derek made a decision. "Fine. We create a
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