I burst through the trees and into the clearing where the hunting cabin stood. It was small, weather-beaten, with a single chimney and a padlocked door. But the padlock was already broken, hanging uselessly from its hasp. My heart pounded as I kicked the door open, ready for a fight. But what I found stopped me cold.Renee was on the ground, her hands bound behind her back with silver chains, her face bruised and bloody. And standing over her, chest heaving, covered in dirt and scratches, was Mackline. She was holding a makeshift weapon, a broken chair leg, and her eyes were blazing with fury. She looked up as I entered, and for a moment, neither of us spoke."Raymond," she finally breathed, her voice cracking. "You came." I stepped forward, my eyes darting between her and the crumpled form of Renee on the floor. "Mackline... you did this?" Mackline let out a shaky, bitter laugh. "I fought her. I knew she wouldn't expect it. She thought I was weak. She thought I was just your pathetic
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