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BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 58
As dawn broke over the city, the team gathered at their makeshift command center. The morning light filtered through the cracked windows, casting long shadows across the room. Leon stood at the center, his eyes focused on the digital map pinned to the wall, each red dot marking the location of an “Activation Site” they needed to take down.Zara entered the room with a grim expression, holding her tablet in one hand. “I’ve reached out to a few of our old contacts,” she said. “A lot of them have gone dark, but I managed to get a response from a few. They’re willing to help, but they’re scared. Marcus’s influence runs deeper than we thought.”Daniel frowned, crossing his arms over his chest. “Can we trust them? If Marcus has his claws in them, they might turn on us the moment things get tough.”Zara shook her head. “These are people who’ve fought beside us before. They hate Marcus as much as we do. If they’re still standing, it’s because they’ve managed to stay off his radar. But you’re
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 59
As Leon and Clara moved through the city streets, the air between them was tense with unspoken words. Their target was one of the hidden safe houses they’d used for years—a place that had once been a sanctuary but now felt like a trap. If there was a mole in their midst, it was likely that this location had been compromised intentionally.They approached the safe house cautiously, checking their surroundings for any signs of trouble. The building was an unremarkable warehouse, hidden in the industrial district, surrounded by a sea of other dilapidated structures. Clara nodded at Leon, and they silently made their way to the side entrance, which Greg had managed to override remotely.Inside, the atmosphere was heavy, the kind that prickled the skin with unease. It was too quiet. The safe house had always been a bustling hub of activity, but now it felt deserted, as if abandoned in haste. The two of them moved with precision, checking each corner and doorway, weapons ready.As they reac
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 60
The drive back to their base was filled with a charged silence. Leon and Clara sat in the front seats, while Haron was in the back, his hands tied loosely, more for symbolic restraint than to prevent escape. Clara’s eyes kept darting to the rearview mirror, observing Haron’s every move, while Leon's grip on the steering wheel tightened with each passing second.When they finally arrived at the hideout, Leon parked the car, and they marched Haron inside, the air thick with tension. As they entered the main room, the rest of the team was already gathered—Greg, Daniel, Iris, and Zara, their expressions a mix of confusion, anger, and curiosity. The atmosphere was electric with unspoken questions."What is he doing here?" Greg asked, his voice dripping with suspicion as he pointed at Haron.Leon didn’t waste a second. "Haron’s the mole. He’s been feeding information to Marcus, but not by choice. Marcus has his family hostage, and he’s been using them as leverage."A murmur rippled through
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 61
The team gathered in the war room, a cold, dimly lit space filled with maps, blueprints, and surveillance images tacked to the walls. Leon stood at the head of the table, eyes scanning each face for any sign of doubt. His tone was resolute as he spoke."Alright, here’s the plan," Leon began, pointing to a detailed blueprint of Marcus’s fortified compound. "Haron’s intel tells us that Marcus’s compound has three main entry points, each with its own layer of security. We’ll need to create diversions at all three points to draw his forces away from the main target—his holding cells."Clara nodded, her focus unwavering. "I’ll lead the assault on the north gate. We’ll need heavy firepower to get through their defenses, but we can handle it."Greg, still simmering with anger, stepped forward. "I’ll take the east side. If we time the assault just right, I can disable their security systems long enough to give us a clear shot. But it’ll have to be quick."Daniel looked at Leon, his expression
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 63
As the operation intensified, the silence of the night was shattered by the sound of combat. The rhythmic beat of running footsteps, the sharp crack of gunfire, and the occasional muffled explosion echoed through the compound. Leon could feel the tension mounting as he and Haron moved swiftly toward their objective—the central control room. The darkness provided cover, but it was also a double-edged sword, masking threats and amplifying every sound around them.They approached the west entrance, where a small group of guards remained, oblivious to the chaos erupting on the north side. Leon signaled to Haron with a quick hand motion, indicating that he would take out the guard closest to the entrance, while Haron would handle the second. This was Haron’s chance to prove his worth in the field, and Leon needed him to stay calm and execute the plan flawlessly.In one fluid motion, Leon moved like a shadow, his movements silent and precise. His combat knife gleamed briefly in the dim ligh
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 64
Leon stood at the door leading into Marcus’s quarters, his breath steady despite the adrenaline surging through his veins. Haron was beside him, equally tense, ready for what lay ahead. The muffled voices from within confirmed that Marcus was there, along with a few others—his most trusted allies, no doubt. This was the moment they had been preparing for, the final confrontation that would determine everything.Leon motioned for Haron to get into position. Haron nodded and crouched low, his weapon drawn, his muscles coiled and ready to spring. Leon took one final glance at the control room behind them, ensuring that all their preparations were in place. The system lockdown was holding for now, but Greg had warned him that they were working against the clock. At any moment, Marcus could detect the breach and launch a counterattack.They couldn’t afford to wait any longer.With a subtle hand gesture, Leon signaled for Haron to stay alert. Then, with a soft click, he disengaged the door’
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 65
The ground shook violently as Marcus’s device triggered a series of explosions beneath the compound. Leon and Haron barely had time to brace themselves before the floor buckled, sending them stumbling as the room was engulfed in chaos. Dust and debris filled the air, choking their lungs and making it impossible to see more than a few feet in front of them.“Get down!” Haron shouted, diving behind a large wooden table as chunks of ceiling rained down.Leon barely managed to throw himself behind a toppled bookshelf as the building continued to quake. The deafening sound of metal and concrete tearing apart reverberated through the room, drowning out everything else. It felt like the entire compound was coming down around them.Through the haze of dust, Leon could just make out Marcus, still standing in the center of the room, a twisted smile on his face. Blood was seeping from the wound Haron had inflicted, but Marcus seemed unaffected, his eyes gleaming with something far more dangerous
BEYOND YOUR REACH CHAPTER 66
The night air was thick with tension, as Leon and Haron stared at the smoking remains of the compound. Dust settled in the ruins behind them, but neither could shake the feeling that this was only the beginning. The escape of Marcus was a ticking bomb, and they had little time before it exploded in their faces.Haron glanced at Leon, his expression filled with determination but also concern. "We should regroup," Haron said. "Figure out our next step. Marcus has the advantage now."Leon ran a hand through his hair, his mind still racing. “He always seems to be two steps ahead. But we’ll catch him.” He paused, eyes narrowing. “This time, we need to be smarter.”A low hum filled the air, and a sleek black vehicle pulled up from the shadows, its tinted windows glinting under the moonlight. Leon’s heart sank when he recognized it.“Reinforcements,” Haron said, though the words didn’t carry the relief they should have.The door to the vehicle swung open, and out stepped Lucia, her face set