Dishonored To Dominance: Marcus Rise

RAGE

“Did you hear that?” Marcus whispered, his hand reaching for the gun at his side. His eyes scanned the darkening trees, every muscle in his body tense.

Evelyn immediately straightened, her own senses going on high alert. “No. What is it?”

“I don’t know yet. But something’s not right.”

Evelyn followed his gaze, scanning the treeline. “Do you think they’ve found us?”

Marcus clenched his jaw. “If they haven’t yet, they will soon. We need to move.”

He stood, pulling Evelyn up with him. His team was scattered by the riverbank, a few of them trying to rest, but most were alert, their eyes scanning the perimeter just like Marcus had taught them. He moved quickly toward them, signaling for silence.

“We’re not safe here,” Marcus said in a low, urgent voice. “I think Kane’s men are closing in.”

Jason, his second-in-command, looked up from where he had been crouched by a rock, sharpening his knife. “You sure?”

Marcus gave a sharp nod. “I’ve got a feeling. We need to get out of here before they h