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The air in the safe house shifted instantly as Maya’s gasp of pain cut through the group’s tense conversation. Zane’s arms tightened around her as her face contorted in discomfort, her green eyes brimming with fear.“It’s too soon,” Maya whispered, her voice trembling.Zane turned to the group, his silver eyes blazing with urgency. “We need to move her now.”Reese stepped forward, her face pale but steady. “Where? We’re miles from anywhere safe.”“There’s a medical outpost not far from here,” Lena interjected, her tone calm but commanding. “It’s a risk, but they have what she needs.”“How far?” Zane demanded.“Less than an hour,” Lena replied. “If we leave now, we might make it.”---A Desperate JourneyThe group wasted no time, gathering what little supplies they could carry as Zane helped Maya to her feet.“I can walk,” Maya insisted, though her legs wobbled beneath her.“No, you can’t,” Zane said, scooping her into his arms. “And I’m not taking any chances.”Maya’s head rested agai
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The safe house’s sterile light was dim, casting long shadows on the worn walls. Zane stood frozen outside the small room where Maya lay, the medic’s words still echoing in his mind. Early labor. Too soon.Inside, Maya lay on a narrow cot, her face pale and drawn. She was trying to stay strong, but every shallow breath betrayed the pain she was hiding.“Can I see her?” Zane asked, his voice rough, barely above a whisper.The medic hesitated, then nodded. “Keep it brief. She needs rest, not stress.”Zane pushed the door open gently, stepping inside. Maya turned her head toward him, her green eyes tired but warm.“Hey,” she said softly, her voice fragile.Zane crouched beside her, his silver eyes scanning her face. “Hey,” he replied, his hand finding hers. “You scared me.”Maya managed a faint smile. “I seem to have a knack for that.”---A Quiet MomentZane leaned closer, his hand brushing a strand of hair from her face. “The medic says you need to rest.”“I know,” Maya whispered, her f
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The distant explosion reverberated through the forest, shaking the already fragile walls of the safe house. Zane’s silver eyes burned with urgency as he turned to face the group.“They’re clearing the area,” he said grimly. “We have to leave now.”Reese looked toward Maya’s room, her expression conflicted. “She’s in no condition to move.”Zane didn’t hesitate. “I’ll carry her.”“Zane, think this through,” Alex interjected. “If we run into them out there, we’ll be sitting ducks.”“If we stay here, they’ll bury us,” Zane snapped, his patience wearing thin. “Get ready to move.”---Maya’s StrengthIn the small room, Maya struggled to sit up as Zane entered, her green eyes clouded with worry.“What’s happening?” she asked, her voice strained.“The Syndicate’s closing in,” Zane said, kneeling beside her. “We need to leave now.”Maya shook her head, her face pale but determined. “I can’t keep holding everyone back like this, Zane. Let me walk.”“You’re not strong enough,” Zane argued, his v
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The cave’s cold, damp air seemed to amplify the weight of the silence. Each member of the group sat tensely, their ears attuned to the faint hum of drones and the distant rumble of Syndicate vehicles. The glow from Camilla’s laptop bathed her face in an eerie light as her fingers moved frantically over the keys.“They’re forming a perimeter,” Camilla said, her voice clipped. “They’ve boxed us in.”“How long before they move in?” Zane asked, his silver eyes fixed on the entrance of the cave.“Minutes,” Camilla replied. “They’re coordinating a full sweep.”Lena crossed her arms, her sharp gaze scanning the group. “We’ve got two choices: hold this position or fight our way out.”“Fighting our way out would be suicide,” Reese snapped, her frustration boiling over. “We’ve got Maya to think about!”“I’m fine,” Maya said softly, though her pale face and trembling hands betrayed her words.Zane turned to Lena. “Can we buy more time?”Lena shook her head. “Not without reinforcements.”---Vict
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The forest erupted in chaos as the Syndicate’s armored vehicle tore through the trees, its mounted gun spitting a relentless stream of bullets. The group scattered, diving for cover behind rocks and fallen logs as the dense underbrush exploded around them.“Maya, stay down!” Zane barked, his body shielding her as he crouched behind a massive tree trunk. His silver eyes flicked toward the others, tracking their positions in the chaos.Alex and Lena fired back in quick bursts, their movements precise and controlled. Reese took up a position behind a boulder, her focus unwavering as she aimed at the vehicle’s tires.“This thing is a fortress!” Reese shouted, frustration edging her voice.---A Desperate CounterattackCamilla scrambled to position herself behind cover, her laptop clutched tightly against her chest. “If I can get a signal, I can try to override the vehicle’s system!”Zane nodded sharply. “Do it!”Victor, who had taken refuge behind a cluster of rocks, glanced toward the ve
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The sound of helicopter blades echoed ominously through the dense forest as the group pressed forward, their breaths labored and their nerves frayed. The trees overhead offered some cover, but it was clear the Syndicate wasn’t holding back anymore.“They’re not just hunting us,” Lena muttered, glancing skyward. “They’re flushing us out.”“They’re getting desperate,” Zane replied, his silver eyes scanning the terrain. “That means we’re close to something they don’t want us to reach.”“Close to what?” Maya asked, her voice trembling as she clung to his arm.“Safety,” Zane said, his tone firm. “Or the truth.”---A Moment of WeaknessMaya stumbled over a root, her legs giving out beneath her. Zane caught her immediately, concern flashing across his face.“I’m fine,” Maya said quickly, though her pale complexion and shallow breathing said otherwise.“No, you’re not,” Zane said, his tone soft but unyielding. He glanced at Lena. “We need to stop.”“We don’t have time,” Lena replied, her exp
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The blaring alarm echoed through the abandoned facility, mingling with the automated voice repeating the countdown: “Ten minutes to detonation.”Camilla’s fingers flew across the keyboard as she frantically tried to bypass the self-destruct protocol. Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her normally steady hands trembled.“This is bad,” she muttered. “This isn’t just a basic shutdown. It’s a full facility wipe.”“What’s the difference?” Reese demanded, her tone sharp as she paced behind her.“The difference is this place is rigged to explode,” Camilla snapped. “Everything in here is wired to go up in flames.”---Zane Takes Charge“Can you stop it?” Zane asked, his silver eyes locked on Camilla.“I don’t know,” she admitted, her voice tight. “I’ll need time, and we don’t have much of that.”Zane nodded, his jaw tight. He turned to Alex and Lena. “We hold the perimeter. Whatever’s coming for us, we keep them out.”“And if we can’t?” Victor asked, leaning against the wall with a faint smir
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The live feed on Camilla’s laptop sent a cold shock through the group. Maya stared at the image of the Syndicate operative outside her father’s estate, her heart pounding so loudly she could barely hear Donovan’s voice.“You’ve made this far too personal, Moretti,” Donovan said, his smug face dominating the screen. “So now, I’m returning the favor.”Zane’s silver eyes burned with fury as he leaned closer to the laptop. “If you lay a hand on him—”“You’ll what?” Donovan interrupted, his tone mocking. “You can’t protect everyone, Zane. Not your wife, not her father, not even your unborn child. The clock’s ticking.”The feed abruptly cut off, leaving the group in stunned silence.---Maya’s CollapseMaya swayed where she stood, her legs buckling as the weight of Donovan’s threat hit her. Zane was by her side in an instant, his arms steadying her.“Maya,” he said softly, his voice laced with concern.She shook her head, tears streaming down her face. “He’s going after my father. I—I can’t
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