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Chapter 108: The Calm Before the Reckoning
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The door slammed shut behind them, cutting off any possibility of escape. The heavy thud echoed through the cold, concrete walls of the abandoned building. Rafael’s gaze never wavered, his sharp eyes scanning the dimly lit room for any sign of movement. Sophia, standing beside him, felt the weight of the moment press down on her chest. The air was thick with tension, every breath a struggle as she tried to steady her nerves.Rafael’s presence was a constant comfort at her side, his strong body a silent promise of protection, even though she knew he couldn’t shield her from everything. The battle they were about to face was not just a fight for their lives; it was a battle for everything they had come to understand about themselves and each other. Their world had been defined by lies, betrayal, and violence, but now, in this moment, they had a chance to rewrite it.Rafael’s hand brushed against hers, the simple touch sending a jolt of warmth through her, grounding her in the chaos of t
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The sound of the door creaking open echoed through the dimly lit room, breaking the fragile silence that had settled between Rafael and Sophia. They had been through hell together, fought side by side through more battles than they could count, but nothing had prepared them for this moment. Nothing had prepared them for the storm that was about to consume everything.Rafael’s hand tightened around the handle of his gun, his knuckles turning white from the pressure. He didn’t speak, but his entire body was coiled like a spring, ready to strike. Sophia could feel the tension in the air, a heaviness that seemed to suffocate them both. The calm before the storm was always the hardest. She had learned that in their world, everything could change in an instant."Are you ready?" Rafael asked, his voice low, almost a growl. His eyes flicked toward her, and despite the danger, she saw the tenderness in them. The constant battle he fought within himself to keep her safe, to protect her at all c
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The room was thick with tension, silence stretched like a blade poised above them, sharp and ready to cut. Silas leaned against the wall, blood still soaking through his shirt, his breath ragged. But his eyes—those cold, calculating eyes—never lost their glint of cruelty.Sophia stood beside Rafael, her hand still lightly touching his forearm as if grounding them both. The man she loved was a walking storm, but tonight he was her anchor too.“Talk,” Rafael growled. “Start from the beginning.”Silas coughed, blood flecking his lips. “You really think you’re ready for the truth, Rafael? You always did have a hero complex. But what you want to hear—it’s not going to make you feel like one.”Sophia stepped forward, her voice cold. “You don’t get to play games anymore, Silas. We’ve bled enough. Speak.”He looked at her for a long moment, and then his smile slowly faded. “Fine. You want the truth? Let’s start with why you were taken, Sophia.”She stiffened, her breath caught in her throat.
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