Epic 111"I can't go with you," the man said, his voice firm. "I have my work to do. You're on your own from here."Kyrian's jaw clenched in frustration, but he knew there was no point in arguing. He turned to Fredrick, giving him one last, warning glare. "If I find out you're holding out on us, you'll regret it."Fredrick's face turned a sickly shade of pale as he closed the door behind them, his shaking hands fumbling with the deadbolt.Kyrian and the man left the seedy alleyway, stepping out onto the busy streets of the city. The bustle of people and traffic seemed to mock their efforts as if the MK Group's reach extended to every corner of the world."I don't know if this is enough," Kyrian said, his voice tight with frustration. "We need to figure out what Project Omega is. And we need to find the leader before he slips away again.""I know," the man said, placing a hand on Kyrian's shoulder. "We'll need to move fast. "I wish I knew where they were," the man replied, his voice f

Epic 113Within minutes, police sirens wailed in the distance, racing towards Kyrian's house. The group huddled inside, tense and alert, waiting for the reinforcements to arrive.Kyrian held Jasmine close, his arms around her like a shield. "We're not going to let anyone hurt you, Jasmine. You're safe with us," he reassured her, his voice steady and strong.Bola and Timi positioned themselves near the windows, their eyes scanning the surrounding area. "Looks like they've got this street locked down," Bola said, his gaze sharp and vigilant. As the police sirens grew louder, Jasmine's breathing became more erratic. Kyrian stroked her hair, his touch gentle and comforting. "Jasmine, look at me. You're safe. They won't get to you. I promise," he said, his voice low and reassuring.Jasmine closed her eyes, her body slowly relaxing into his embrace. "I'm sorry, Kyrian. I'm so scared," she whispered, her voice ragged with emotion.Kyrian cupped her cheek, his gaze soft and tender. "There's n

Epic 115As the mysterious figure stepped closer, the cameras captured a glint of metal. It was a gun.Kyrian and Jasmine exchanged a look of alarm. This was it. The moment they'd been waiting for.Kyrian's hand hovered over the keyboard, his finger poised to press the button that would alert the police. But then he stopped a thought dawning on him."What if we don't call the police?" he said slowly, his eyes never leaving the screen. "What if we use this as an opportunity to find out who he's working with?" Jasmine's eyes widened, the wheels in her mind turning at lightning speed. "We'd need a plan," she said, her voice low and steady. "A way to get close to them without arousing suspicion."Kyrian nodded, his mind racing with possibilities. "We could pose as recruits," he said. "Mercenaries, maybe. That would get us into the warehouse, and it would give us a chance to gather intel on their operation."Jasmine nodded, her expression thoughtful. "We'd need to change our appearances, t

Epic 117"I don't have any concrete ideas," Jasmine admitted, her expression grim. "But we do know that Inspector Ken will be looking to take down John and his group. We should focus on locations and contacts that might lead us to him."Kyrian nodded, his mind already racing through possibilities. "Do you think he'd go to ground somewhere in the city?" he asked, trying to think like his mentor. "Or would he try to disappear entirely?"Jasmine's eyes narrowed in thought. "He knows John well," she said slowly. "We need to alert the authorities to what's going on," Jasmine said, her voice decisive. "The embassy will have the resources to help us, and they need to know about John's corruption.""Agreed," Kyrian said, his jaw set. "If John is as powerful as we think he is, we can't take him on alone. We need backup."Jasmine nodded, already moving toward the door. "Come on," she said, her voice tense. "We'll need to be careful. John's men will be looking for us.The two officers navigated

Epic 119Jasmine laughed, the sound soft and intimate in the quiet of the kitchen. "You look like you haven't eaten in months," she teased, a playful smirk on her lips.Kyrian shrugged, smiling sheepishly as he loaded his fork with another mouthful of pasta. "I guess I've just been a little preoccupied," he said, his voice a mix of embarrassment and delight.Jasmine nodded, a warm affection shining in her eyes. "I know," she said. "But tonight, we're just going to enjoy the food and each other's company. As they ate, the atmosphere in the kitchen softened, the conversation flowing easily between them. Jasmine told stories from her childhood, sharing memories that made Kyrian laugh. Kyrian, in turn, shared some of the more ridiculous cases he and Inspector Ken had worked on.They ate until they were full, their bellies content and their hearts lightened. And as they sat back in their chairs, sated and happy, Jasmine reached across the table and placed her hand over Kyrian's."Thank you