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CHAPTER 63: FRACTURES

Author: PrinceNova
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-25 18:23:18

“Hold on!” he shouted.

Amanda ducked as glass shattered beside her. The Veyra spun, metal grinding and tires shrieking. The car clipped the side barrier and came to a violent halt, engine still rumbling.

For a few seconds, there was only the sound of rain and their ragged breathing.

“You alright?” Valen asked.

Amanda nodded, already unbuckling her seat belt.

Both reached instinctively for their weapons. Valen grabbed his from the driver’s compartment, Amanda drew hers from the holster strapped to her thigh. Outside, tires screeched again as the pursuing car turned and began racing toward them.

Valen crouched low beside the open door while Amanda moved with careful precision, stepping into the rain. Her eyes swept across the road.

She steadied her breath. Every movement was calm, trained, deliberate.

Valen took cover near the front bumper, catching her glance. They exchanged a silent signal.

Amanda advanced first, her steps quiet beneath the rain. In a smooth motion, she raised her wea
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