The night air outside the warehouse felt sharp. Miguel stood there, breathing hard.“They were here, Diego,” he said, his voice rough. “They were right here. And we were too late.”Diego leaned against the wall, holding his side where a goon had punched him hard. He shook his head. “This was never about killing you tonight. They wanted to slow us down. They wanted time to move her.”Miguel crushed the paper tighter in his fist. His voice shook.“They’re always one step ahead. Always.”Diego put a hand on his shoulder.“Then we make sure we’re faster next time.”Miguel turned, his eyes burning.“Next time? If they hurt her, Diego—” he stopped, his voice breaking. He looked down, fighting his rage.Diego spoke firmly.“They need her alive, Miguel. If they wanted her dead, we would have found a body. She’s alive. That’s why we still have a chance.”Miguel looked at him. For a moment, hope flickered in his eyes. Then he nodded once.“Alive. I have to believe that.”Inside the speeding car
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