NORAHeavy metal ground violently against stone, sealing out the howling wind. Dropping my shoulders, a deep breath finally rushed into my lungs. The freezing tunnel felt like a dark, silent tomb. Silas walked closely beside me, his massive boots echoing loudly in the enclosed space. Marcus and the guards trailed a few steps behind, their rifles still gripped tightly against their tactical vests."Are you alright, Nora?" Silas asked. His voice sounded rough, laced with deep, fatherly concern.Looking up, I forced a tight, convincing smile. "Yes. I am fine.""You handled them perfectly," he noted, though his amber eyes narrowed slightly in suspicion. "You didn't break. You didn't give them an inch of ground.""They don't own me anymore," keeping my tone flat and even. "I just want to get back to the boys. Are they still in the vault?""Tara has them locked down tight," Silas promised, patting my shoulder heavily. "Go. Rest. Marcus and I need to review the perimeter defenses before nigh
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