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Chapter 61: The Drive

Author: Draven X
last update publish date: 2026-06-18 23:48:20

POV: Marco

The factory's loading bay was unusually quiet.

The chaos from the ambush had already been cleaned up. Bodies removed. Blood washed away. The only evidence that anything had happened was the tension hanging in the air.

Marco checked the transport van's tires for the third time.

Not because they needed checking.

Because he was buying time.

A cold metal barrel pressed against the back of his head.

"Faster."

Marco closed his eyes briefly.

Isabella stood behind him, dressed in black, her
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