Outside the big tent, Kael walked, his boots crunching on the parched ground. The weight of recent revelations hung heavily in the air. The camp was split as a result of Coren's betrayal—or was it a double-cross for their gain?
Elara was already inside, giving the team a debriefing. With her arms folded and her back to the wall, Lyra stared at Coren, who sat in a crazily unconcerned manner. Zara said nothing, her eyes darting from one participant to another like a falcon spotting its prey.
At last, Kael intervened. The gentle hum of voices was silenced by his presence alone. His tone was as cold as steel when he started, "Let's get one thing straight." All of us are here to combat the Syndicate. Go immediately if you don't share that objective.
Coren grinned but remained silent.
Elara cleared her throat. The information we were able to retrieve validates a number of vulnerabilities in the Syndicate's supply chain. We might disrupt their operations throughout the region if we attack qu
