Chapter one hundred and thirty four The Final HuntA Moment of RespiteThe safehouse was quiet, save for the occasional beeping of the heart monitor attached to Luca. He had stabilized, but the toll of their last mission still lingered. Elena stood outside, leaning against the balcony railing, watching the city lights flicker in the distance. It was a rare moment of peace, but she knew it wouldn’t last. Footsteps approached behind her—calm, steady. She didn’t have to turn to know it was Aleksandr. "You should rest," he said. Elena let out a small laugh. "Says the man who never sleeps." Aleksandr stepped closer, standing beside her. "We should talk about what comes next." She exhaled slowly, nodding. "Steele is still out there. Krylov too. Hydra’s wounded, but they won’t go down without a final fight." Aleksandr studied her, his blue eyes sharp yet unreadable. "And when it’s over? When they’re gone?" Elena turned her head, meeting his gaze. The air between them was thi
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