Maria pressed her back against a burning wall, her breaths sharp and uneven. The explosion had knocked her off balance, the shockwave still rattling in her chest. Smoke stung her eyes, and the heat pressed against her skin, but she had no time to recover. Beside her, Gerald gritted his teeth, his face pale. Blood seeped through his sleeve, staining his grip on the gun, but his fingers didn’t waver. “They’re coming,” he coughed, spitting blood onto the dirt. Maria stole a glance around the corner. Shadows moved through the thick smoke, Xavier’s men, waiting for the right moment to strike. Her stomach tightened. “They’re setting up for an ambush,” she muttered. “We need to move.” Gerald gave a short nod, wincing. “You go first. I’ll cover.” She hesitated for half a second. He was hurt, but staying put meant death. Maria inhaled sharply. “On three.” He raised his gun, steady despite his injury. “One.” Maria adjusted her grip, muscles tensing. “Two.” The moment “three” left her
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