The shockwave of the watchtower’s collapse rippled through the forest, shaking needles loose from the towering pines. Smoke curled upward, glowing orange against the night sky. Behind them, shouts erupted—men barking orders, flashlights whipping back and forth in disarray.William led the sprint, low and fast, his pistol gripped tight but ready. The pine needles cushioned their steps but snagged at their clothes as they pushed through.Adrian moved at the rear, rifle at his shoulder, pausing now and then to sweep behind them. Every time he caught movement in the trees, he fired a short, sharp burst, forcing their pursuers to duck.“Two miles northeast,” Sofia hissed between breaths, clutching the transmitter like a compass. “Service tunnel’s marked by a red maintenance sign. Keep heading toward the slope.”Lily’s legs burned, her grazed arm throbbing, but she forced herself onward, eyes fixed on William’s back. The memory of Natasha’s fall still haunted her, but there was no time to d
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