CHAPTER 027.

Immediately, Xavier sprang into action, snatching an AK-47 from a soldier with lightning speed. The weapon felt familiar in his hands, a perfect fit for his broad shoulders.

As they exited the empty room, he kept a sharp eye on their surroundings.

The other guards carefully lifted Brown, his face contorted in pain and supported him as they moved.

Five rescued women sat on the floor, their faces blank and haunted. One of them sobbed, her face red and swollen.

"I need to get back to my family," she pleaded.

The leader's voice was firm. "We need to get them out of here, now."

Kendrick stood at the entrance, his eyes scanning the area like a spy.

Suddenly, the sound of sirens pierced the air, signaling the arrival of Inspector Thud and the SWAT team, the sound of their sirens blared in the air, bombarding the area with flash red and blue.

"The SWAT team is here," Kendrick announced. "Let's move, now!.. let's move out."

They rushed forward, their eyes turned to the pale and gaunt