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CHAPTER 26 - Hunter Becomes Prey

Author: Lila Williams
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-26 00:00:06

We had ninety seconds when the bomb squad arrived.

"It is in the ventilation system," the tech announced, pulling up schematics. "Third floor. Central duct. Timer shows one minute forty seconds."

"Can you defuse it?" Arnold demanded.

"Not in time. Evacuate. NOW!"

Agents grabbed Hope's carrier. I fought them. "Give her to me!"

"Miss Winters, we are trained—"

"SHE IS MY DAUGHTER!" I ripped the carrier from his hands. Damien was already moving despite his wheelchair, using his good hand to propel himself forward.

We hit the stairwell as the explosion tore through the building.

The shockwave threw me forward. I curled around Hope's carrier, my body the only shield she had. We tumbled down concrete steps. Pain exploded through my shoulder. My head cracked against the railing.

But Hope's crying meant she was alive.

Damien grabbed us. Pulled us up. "Keep moving!"

The building groaned. Structural supports failing. Ceiling tiles rained down like deadly snow.

We burst through the ground floor e
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