Chapter 28 : The Hybrid Onslaught

Drake lay back, staring at the ceiling. He knew Isalio was right, but the thought of his friends fighting without him gnawed at his insides. The memory of the hybrid leader’s near-fatal attack played over in his mind, the creature’s grotesque form and terrifying strength. He couldn’t shake the feeling that he needed to be out there, fighting alongside his comrades.

Ignoring the throbbing pain in his side, Drake swung his legs over the edge of the cot and stood up, wincing as he moved. The system’s healing had given him strength faster than any normal recovery, and he felt almost ready to take on the hybrids again. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for what he was about to do.

He moved to the storage locker in the corner of the room, his movements slow and deliberate. Opening it quietly, he grabbed a small dagger and slipped it into his belt. He glanced around the room, making sure no one was watching, and then stepped out into the corridor.

Drake moved silently through the hall