The Widow’s Blood Debt
"Alright, but if we do this, we have to be in and out quickly. We can’t make any mistakes."
"No mistakes," I affirmed, squeezing his hand tightly before releasing it, igniting a surge of determination that washed over us. "We need to expose Viktor and this extinction clause. Whatever it takes."
With confidence and urgency, Julian turned back to his laptop, fingers flying over the keyboard as he began rearranging our plans. I watched him work, admiring his brilliance. This was his domain where he thrived amidst chaos and information. Yet, beneath his calm exterior, I could sense the anxiety simmering, just waiting to boil over.