The Burning
And when he spoke again, it wasn’t Harlan’s name that came out of his mouth.
"You know," he said, his voice dripping with false sympathy, "I could take you back to Harlan. But I have... other plans."
Ben stepped forward, his body tense, his grip tight on his rifle. "What do you want, Marcus?"
Marcus chuckled, the sound low and humorless. "It's not about what I want. It’s about what Luther wants."
The name hit me like a punch to the gut. Luther. The leader of The Scorchers—a ruthless gang that controlled the wastelands beyond Eagle’s Nest. They were known for raiding camps, burning everything in their path, and leaving nothing but ash behind.
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