Marco was still standing in front of the door, his body tense like a rope pulled too tight. Cassian sat leaning against the opposite wall, his breath not yet fully calm after running and shooting. On the floor, Alexandro lay with his head resting on a wooden crate, one hand still pressing the bandage on his stomach. The medicine Cassian had given him was starting to take effect; cold sweat still lingered, but the groans of pain had lessened.The silence in that storage room felt heavier than the gunfire outside. The hum of helicopters was still faintly audible through the vents, mixed with shouts and distant thuds.Cassian finally spoke, his voice soft."If the FBI sweeps all the way here, we have two choices. Surrender with our hands up, or hold our ground and hope they don't shoot first."Marco didn't turn. "We wait, as agreed.""Waiting could mean death," Cassian replied. "I know the way to the emergency communication room. Five minutes, that's all. If I make it, we can request a d
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