Chapter 594
Author: Anakin Detour
last update2024-11-24 18:18:19

The journey stretched into the afternoon, the SUV rumbling steadily along the dirt road that led into the desolate wasteland. The air outside shimmered with heat, the barren landscape offering little in terms of comfort or hope. Inside the vehicle, the tension was palpable. Dexter sat in the back, his fingers tapping anxiously against the armrest, while Max stared out the window, lost in thought. Serena remained focused on the road ahead, her jaw clenched and her eyes sharp.

The silence was broken only by the occasional crackle of the radio. Finally, Max spoke, his voice cutting through the quiet like a knife.

"You think that ambush was random?" he asked, turning to Serena.

She scoffed, her grip tightening on the steering wheel. "Nothing about this is random. They knew where we were, knew we’d stop at that station. Someone’s been feeding them intel."

Dexter frowned, leaning forward. "You think there’s a mole?"

"Or a tracker," Serena replied. "Either way, we’ve got to stay ahead of the
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