Epic 81Timi nodded, his eyes darting back and forth. "There's a cave up ahead. If we can make it there, we might be able to hide until our backup arrives."Jasmine hesitated, the idea of entering the dark and unknown a chilling prospect. But she knew they were out of options."Let's go," she whispered, her fingers wrapping around her weapon.Together, they crept towards the cave, the sound of the forest around them seeming to amplify with every step. As they inched closer to the cave, Jasmine's comms unit buzzed to life, the voice of their commanding officer crackling over the line."Jasmine, we need your exact location. We're sending a tactical team to extract you, but they need to know where to find you."Jasmine frowned, her eyes scanning the surrounding area. "We're close to a cave. Can you trace my phone's GPS?"A pause, and then the voice returned. "We've got you. Just stay put and stay safe. Backup is on the way." As Jasmine and Timi waited for their backup to arrive, their ey

Epic 83"Don't worry, Timi," Kyrian quipped, a playful smirk playing on his lips. "We're just teasing you because we love you. And because you're easy to tease. But seriously, we've got your back."Jasmine nodded, her expression turning serious. "Timi, just remember, we're a team. No lone wolf nonsense."Timi's expression softened, his eyes meeting theirs in turn. "I know. And I wouldn't have it any other way." With that, the three of them fell into a comfortable silence, their shared resolve knitting them together like a well-worn blanket."So, Jazz," Kyrian started, his tone light once more. "Since you're going to be laid up here for a while, maybe we should bring you some movies to watch. Any requests?"Jasmine's smile was impish. "Hmm, let's see," Jasmine mused, her eyes dancing with mischief. "Well, if I'm going to be stuck in this bed for a while, I might as well watch something with a little...heat."Kyrian's eyebrows rose in surprise, a wry grin tugging at his lips. "Heat, eh?

Epic 85Standing guard like two vigilant sentinels, Kyrian and Timi staked out their posts outside Jasmine's window, keeping a careful eye on the hospital room. They knew Titilayo wouldn't hesitate to strike again, but they were determined to be ready, to protect their friend and partner with their very lives.The days passed in a blur of quiet, watchful vigilance. They took turns sleeping, catching catnaps in the hospital waiting room, sipping lukewarm coffee to keep their energy up. Kyrian's mind whirred like a turbine, his thoughts churning as he pondered the mystery of the drugs. "There's something not right here," he muttered to Timi, his voice a low rumble. "The doctor said Jasmine was going to be discharged, but then suddenly she's got this unidentified drug in her system? How did it get there?"Timi rubbed his chin, his eyes narrowed in thought. "You're right, something's off. It's almost like someone knew she was about to be released and wanted to keep her here, under their c

Epic 87As Jasmine opened the door, a nurse smiled warmly, a discharge form in her hand. "Good morning, Miss Dada. The doctor says you're well enough to go home. How are you feeling?"Jasmine's smile was genuine, her relief palpable. "I'm feeling great, thank you," she said. "It's good to be going home."The nurse nodded, her expression professional but kind. "Well, we're glad to see you on the mend. If you need anything at all, don't hesitate to contact us." With the paperwork completed, Jasmine stepped out of the hospital, the warm sunshine greeting her like a friend. She took a deep breath, savouring the sensation of freedom after her confinement.Kyrian and Timi were waiting for her outside, their expressions a mixture of relief and concern."You look great," Kyrian said, his eyes scanning her for any sign of weakness. "Ready to take down Titilayo?"Jasmine's smile was fierce, her voice determined. Jasmine's eyes gleamed with determination. "Absolutely. I'm ready to take down Titi

Epic 89"Tomorrow sounds perfect," Jasmine said, a small smile on her lips. "Do you have anything in mind for our date? I mean, I'm sure you've got some pretty impressive ideas up your sleeve."Kyrian grinned, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "Oh, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve, don't you worry about that. But for our first date, I thought we could keep it simple. Maybe a nice dinner, a walk in the park?"Jasmine nodded, her heart fluttering at the thought of spending more time with Kyrian. "Simple sounds perfect," Jasmine said, her eyes lingering on Kyrian's face. "And I think a walk in the park would be lovely“.Kyrian chuckled, his gaze softening. "Well, it's funny how life works sometimes. I mean, who would have thought that we would get to this stage”.Jasmine smiled, her heart swelling with a mix of joy and nerves. Kyrian leaned in, his voice low and intimate. "I know it's a cliché, but I feel like I need to say it. I'm really glad that we met, Jasmine. You've been such a