Fidelity’s fingers danced across her tablet, her focus unshakable despite the chaos around her. The explosions from the ceiling above rattled the base, sending debris falling like rain. But she remained focused—until Marcus’s hand grazed her shoulder, his touch surprisingly gentle amidst the chaos.“Fidelity, how long?” Marcus's voice was calm but urgent.Her heart pounded, not just from the stress of the situation, but from the weight of his touch. She looked up, their eyes meeting for a brief second. For that fleeting moment, the gunfire, the explosions, the danger—all of it faded. She could see the concern etched in his dark eyes, not just for the mission, but for her.“I’m almost there,” she replied, her voice trembling slightly.“Almost isn’t good enough,” Marcus said, leaning closer. “We need this now.”She could feel his breath on her skin, his presence overwhelming in the tight space. She forced herself to look back at her tablet, pushing away the distractions, but the tension
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