CHAPTER 54

As they navigated the labyrinthine streets, each step felt like a battle against the encroaching darkness. Kelvin gritted his teeth against the pain of his injury, leaning heavily on Olivia for support as they followed Chief Rodriguez and Ramirez through the shadows.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, they reached the safe house—a nondescript building tucked away in a forgotten corner of the city. With cautious movements, Chief Rodriguez led the way inside, his eyes scanning for any signs of danger as they entered the dimly lit interior.

"We need to patch you up," Olivia said, her voice gentle as she guided Kelvin to a nearby chair.

With practiced efficiency, she began to tend to his wound, her hands steady despite the urgency of their situation. Kelvin winced as she cleaned the injury, the pain momentarily forgotten in the warmth of her touch.

Meanwhile, Chief Rodriguez and Ramirez set to work fortifying the safe house, their eyes constantly scanning the windows and doors for