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Chapter 26 – Ashes and Afterglow

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As the world burned around them, Elena ducked behind a shattered console as Helix's sonic burst cracked overhead, sending panels and steel flying like shrapnel. The rifle in Grayson’s hands let out a high-pitched whine as he unleashed round after round, each one glancing off the hybrid’s impenetrable hide in a shower of sparks.

"Cover left!" Elena shouted, vaulting to a new position.

Lucian, limping but still fighting, lobbed an explosive device that detonated at Helix’s feet. The monster screamed an unholy, static-laced cry and stumbled back. The flames clung to his synthetic flesh, writhing like serpents.

"That slowed him down," Grayson panted, reloading. "Barely."

"His core—it's behind the left rib," Lucian called. "Spliced in from Sovereign’s third-gen synths. That’s the only way to kill him."

Elena nodded grimly. "Then we go for the heart."

Helix recovered fast. Way too fast.

With a growl that warped the air, he charged, faster than any of them could react.

He sla
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  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 26 – Ashes and Afterglow

    As the world burned around them, Elena ducked behind a shattered console as Helix's sonic burst cracked overhead, sending panels and steel flying like shrapnel. The rifle in Grayson’s hands let out a high-pitched whine as he unleashed round after round, each one glancing off the hybrid’s impenetrable hide in a shower of sparks. "Cover left!" Elena shouted, vaulting to a new position. Lucian, limping but still fighting, lobbed an explosive device that detonated at Helix’s feet. The monster screamed an unholy, static-laced cry and stumbled back. The flames clung to his synthetic flesh, writhing like serpents. "That slowed him down," Grayson panted, reloading. "Barely." "His core—it's behind the left rib," Lucian called. "Spliced in from Sovereign’s third-gen synths. That’s the only way to kill him." Elena nodded grimly. "Then we go for the heart." Helix recovered fast. Way too fast. With a growl that warped the air, he charged, faster than any of them could react. He sla

  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 25 – Fractures of War

    The storm howled like a possessed creature, swirling snow and ice into the already chaotic scene outside Havenreach. Alarms screamed through the compound as Elena and Grayson raced down the corridor, the red lights overhead casting the walls in an ominous, strobing glow. "They've breached the northwest gate!" Rosa's voice crackled through the intercom. "Multiple hostiles. They're inside perimeter range. Defenses holding, but barely. We need all hands!" Elena skidded to a stop near the command entrance. "How did they get so close without tripping the alarms sooner?" Grayson’s jaw tightened. "Either they're better than we thought, or someone helped them." Elena turned to Rosa as she joined them in the hall, already armed. "How many do we have still on patrol?" "Half the squads are out with the kids. I’ve pulled the rest back to the inner wall," Rosa said, eyes darting between her tablet and the layout map. "But that’s not the worst part." "What?" "That version of Monroe–He

  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 24 – The Gathering Storm

    The air in the strategy room was razor-thin, and crackling with tension as red lights pulsed across the ceiling. Elena stepped in, Grayson close behind, and was immediately met by a wall of urgency. Rosa was hunched over the main console, fingers flying over the keys as a rotating three-dimensional map of Havenreach displayed a blinking red dot closing in fast from the northwest quadrant. "Unknown vessel is small, low-altitude, but fast. It's not broadcasting any identification code," Rosa said. Her voice was composed, but her eyes betrayed unease. "It broke through the outer radar web five minutes ago." "Do we know who it belongs to?" Grayson asked. Lucian spoke up from a chair near the back, his bandaged hand resting on the edge of the table. "It's Sovereign. That flight signature, I've seen it before. They used those for extraction and covert ops. It's either reconnaissance... or a message." Elena leaned over the map, her eyes narrowing. "How soon until it reaches us?" "Three

  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 23 – Shadows Beneath the Light

    It had been three days since Blackridge. The snow-covered peaks now lay far behind them, replaced by the quiet sprawl of Havenreach, a decommissioned military outpost turned safe haven deep in the western mountains. The frost still lingered in the air, but inside the compound, warmth pulsed through repurposed heaters, softly buzzing lights, and the presence of something Elena hadn’t felt in years: peace. But peace was a strange thing. Elena stood near the window of her room, arms wrapped around her chest as she watched the sunrise bleed color into the snow-dusted trees. Her reflection in the glass looked tired, haunted, yet grounded. Sophie slept on the cot behind her, curled beneath a wool blanket, chest rising and falling steadily. Rose slept beside her, the two girls unconsciously gravitating toward each other like twin stars. They were safe. At least for now. A soft knock at the door. Elena turned, whispering, "Come in." Grayson stepped inside, carrying two mugs of

  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 22: Bloodlines and Betrayal

    The wind howled through the snow-capped peaks of Blackridge as the team made their final preparations. Rosa secured the last of the gear into the duffel bag while Elena adjusted the comms unit in her ear, fingers trembling not from fear, but from the weight of what was to come. Lucian Monroe, pale and feverish but standing, leaned heavily on a cane. Every movement looked like agony, but his eyes burned with purpose. “We go through the lower tunnels,” he instructed, pointing to a schematic projected on the terminal. “There’s a vent access behind the east quadrant labs. No guards. No cameras.” Grayson nodded, gripping the flash drive Lucian had given them. “And Rose?” “She’s not in the main cells,” Lucian said, voice tight. “She’s in the Observation Wing–one floor below the cloning labs.” “She’s still alive?” Elena asked. Lucian nodded slowly. “Last intel says she’s under heavy sedation. They were preparing to transfer her.” “To where?” Grayson snapped. Lucian looked down. “To D

  • Scars of the Heart   Chapter 21: The Shadow That Remains

    Snow clung to Lucian Monroe’s coat like ash as Elena eased him onto the couch. Rosa disappeared into the back room to retrieve bandages, while Grayson hovered nearby, tense and silent. The fireplace crackled softly, a stark contrast to the storm that had arrived on their doorstep. Elena knelt beside her brother, brushing aside strands of wet hair from his forehead. He looked older than she remembered—gaunt, hollow-eyed, every line of his face carved by war and regret. But it was him. Not Lucian Voss. Not the imposter. Her brother. “You found me,” she whispered. Lucian’s cracked lips moved faintly. “It took everything. But I had to. Before they do.” Rosa returned with a first aid kit. “He’s losing blood. We need to stop it.” Elena helped her peel back Lucian’s coat, revealing a bullet wound to the side of his torso. Rosa worked quickly, disinfecting and stitching the gash. Lucian didn’t flinch, his gaze never leaving Elena. “They found the vault,” he said hoarsely. “I left right

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