CITADEL
Tunde stood frozen as they disappeared into the shadows.
“You see?” Makan’s voice was almost gentle now. “The Ruins take everything. I can give you something back. Let them run to their dust and hunger. You belong here.”
Tunde’s chest rose and fell like he was drowning. His fists clenched, but he didn’t move.
Not yet.
……….
Citadel, Maintenance Sector
The corridor Samuel barreled down twisted through the Citadel’s underworks, all pipes, dim mag-lamps, and steam vents hissing from the walls. Abigail struggled against his grip, but his pace didn’t slow.
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