UNDER THE ROGUE ALPHA'S PROTECTION
The stolen energy inside me settled, aligning with his will, with our will.
We moved into the dark, damp tunnel, single file. Zero led, a shadow with glowing eyes. I followed, the living battery of his power. Lyra and a wounded Kael brought up the rear. We were a battered, renegade squad, moving against two enemies at once.
The tunnel seemed to go on forever, sloping downward, deep beneath the city. The air grew cold and smelled of wet earth and forgotten things.
Finally, Zero stopped before another seemingly solid wall. He placed his palm against it, and a faint rune glowed blue under his touch before fading. The wall slid open without a sound.
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