Richard Rawlings (The Invicible Hero)

Chapter 51

With renewed hope, they pushed themselves harder, sprinting toward the light. But as they neared the exit, the ground suddenly shook, causing rocks to tumble from the ceiling.

Richard glanced back, his instincts screaming at him. “Go! I’ll hold them off!”

“What? No!” Addams shouted, but Richard was already positioning himself to face their pursuers.

“I’ll buy you time! Just get to safety!” he insisted, determination flooding his veins.

Reluctantly, Addams and the president’s daughter darted toward the exit, their hearts pounding in unison as they fled into the open air.

Richard turned to face the oncoming aliens, adrenaline surging through him. He could see the anger and desperation on their faces, and he knew he had to stall them long enough for his friends to escape.

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Outside the tunnel, Addams and the president's daughter emerged into the cool night air, their eyes adjusting to the dim light of the moon. They could hear the distant sounds of chaos and shouting as the alien