Adrian stood, his eyes scanning the group. "Is everyone here?" His voice was steady, but there was an underlying tension, a raw edge that betrayed his unease.
"We're all here, but barely," muttered Lucas, nursing a gash on his arm. "That ambush was no coincidence. Someone tipped them off."
Vanessa, sitting apart from the rest, stared into the flames, her expression unreadable. Adrian's gaze lingered on her for a moment before he turned away, his jaw tightening.
"We need to figure out our next move," he said. "We can't stay here. It's too dangerous."
Emma, her face pale and streaked with dirt, spoke up. "What if they come back? We're not in any shape to fight again."
Adrian's eyes softened as he looked at her. "We'll be ready," he said, though the uncertainty in his voice was evident.
A heavy silence fell over the group, each member lost in their thoughts. Finally, Adrian broke it, his voice barely above a whisper. "Vanessa, can I talk to you
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