Love and deceit
The extraction had been swift, but Damien knew better than to let his guard down.
Aurora climbed into the chopper first, dragging Ryker with her. The younger man was pale, his fingers still curled around the flash drive as if it were the only thing keeping him grounded. Damien followed, taking a final glance at the battlefield they were leaving behind.
His team leader, Bryce, climbed in last, signaling to the pilot. "We’re clear."
The chopper lifted off, banking sharply away from the burning wreckage. Damien sank into one of the seats, running a hand through his hair. His muscles ached, adrenaline still coursing through his veins.
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