Matthew sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on some distant point as he became profound in his thoughts. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions, and he couldn't help but sense an unease that had been building up inside him for days. It was a feeling that had been growing in intensity, and it all centered around one person: Judas.His trusted brother, his confidant, now seemed shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Matthew had always thought of Judas as his rock, the one person he could always count on. But now, he wasn't so sure.Days turned into weeks as Matthew found himself spying on Judas's every move. He noticed the unwavering acts, the subtle changes in Judas's behavior that seemed to hint at a deeper, darker truth. Matthew's gut told him that something was off, that Judas was hiding something from him.As he sat on the couch, lost in thought, Matthew heard the sound of footsteps approaching. He looked up to see Judas standing before him, a backpack slung over his shoulder."You are ready to
"Yes, but you heard a step," Rayna said, her voice firm, her eyes locked onto Judas's."Yes, I heard a vo...," Judas replied, but he couldn't finish his statement as they heard a loud, exploded sound. The ground shook beneath their feet, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke and burning metal.Rayna and Judas were shocked, their faces pale with fear. They stumbled backward, their eyes wide with terror, as they tried to escape the spot.Judas peeped through a window, and from afar, he noticed that it was a car bomb. The vehicle was engulfed in flames, the metal twisted and charred beyond recognition. Judas's eyes widened in horror as he realized the magnitude of the explosion."What was that?" Rayna whispered, her voice trembling with fear.Judas turned to her, his face grim. "It's a car bomb," he replied, his voice low and urgent. "We need to get out of here, now."Rayna breathed heavily, her chest heaving with fear. "What is that?" Rayna asked, her voice trembling with
In that minute, Matthew leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on some point in the distance as he replayed Rayna and Judas' conversation in his mind. He was resonating with their words, his intuition picking up on the undercurrents of tension and urgency that had flowed beneath their exchange.As he wondered if he could intervene, a spark of curiosity ignited within him. But it was quickly followed by a more primal urge - a desire to take action, to insert himself into the situation and shape its outcome. Matthew's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities and scenarios.Just as he was pondering his next move, he heard Judas's voice, soft and urgent, drifting from the other room. "We must act quickly, Rayna," Judas said, his voice lowered to a whisper. Matthew's ears perked up, his interest piqued. Who was Judas talking to? And what did they need to act quickly about? Matthew's curiosity was now fully aroused, and he found himself leaning forward, his ears straining to pick
As they discussed, Tyler's eyes suddenly darted towards the entrance, his gaze locking onto a figure walking in. He nudged Matthew discreetly, his eyes never leaving the newcomer.Matthew followed Tyler's gaze, his eyes widening as he spotted Rayna walking towards them. Her eyes seemed to be fixed on them, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.Matthew's instincts kicked in, his mind racing with possibilities. "Could Rayna be stalking us?" he asked, his voice low and cautious.Tyler's expression turned serious, his voice steady. "Yes, she can," he replied, his eyes never leaving Rayna's face. "We need to be careful, Matthew. We don't know what she's capable of."Matthew's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "Let's attack her," he said, his voice low and menacing.But Tyler's expression turned cautious, his voice determined. "No, let's leave," he said, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. "This place is not safe for us. We don't know what Rayna is capable of, and we can't take
Tyler stood up from his seat, his eyes scanning the room as he began to pace back and forth. His mind was racing with thoughts and ideas, and he needed to move to process them. "Matthew, can you help us?" Tyler asked, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Matthew, his eyes locked onto his.Matthew looked up, a hint of confusion on his face. "What do you mean, Tyler?" Matthew replied, his voice tinged with curiosity. He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees, as he waited for Tyler to elaborate.Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving Matthew's face. "I mean, can you use your resources to help us track down Judas and Rayna?" Tyler asked, his voice clear and concise. "We need all the help we can get if we're going to take them down."Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto Matthew's. "You have to be our bait to Judas and Rayna," Tyler answered, his voice low and serious.Sanya's eyes widened in surprise, her brow furrowed in concern. "How?" s
"This is beyond what we thought," Alex replied, his voice filled with surprise and a hint of concern. He looked at Tyler, his eyes wide with alarm. "Judas is escalating things faster than we anticipated."Tyler's face was set in a determined expression, his eyes narrowed in thought. "We need Matthew's response," Tyler said, his voice low and muttered, as if he was thinking out loud.Alex paced around the room, his footsteps echoing off the walls. He was deep in thought, trying to process the latest development and come up with a plan to counter Judas's move. The air in the room was thick with tension, and the silence was oppressive, punctuated only by Alex's footsteps."Judas is overstepping his boundaries," Alex said, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Tyler and Sanya. "We need to take a stand and show him that we won't be intimidated."Tyler's eyes narrowed, his expression thoughtful. He was considering Alex's words, weighing their options.But before
Matthew's heart pounded in his chest, its rhythmic beat echoing through his entire being. A sense of trepidation washed over him, settling heavy in the pit of his stomach. The air seemed to thicken around him, heavy with an unspoken tension that threatened to suffocate him.Judas's eyes glinted with a knowing spark, a hint of mischief that made Matthew's skin crawl. His smile grew wider, his lips curling up into a sly, knowing grin. The atmosphere around them grew increasingly oppressive, weighted with an anticipation that seemed to vibrate through every molecule.The door to the room burst open, and Tyler, Sanya, and Alex stormed in, their faces set in determined expressions. The sudden intrusion caught Judas off guard, and his eyes widened in shock, his smile faltering. For a moment, he seemed frozen, his mind reeling as he realized he had been outmaneuvered.The air in the room seemed to shift, the balance of power suddenly tilting in favor of the newcomers. The tension was palpabl
Chapter oneThird person POVTyler took fast and impatient strode towards his car. Some soldiers stood at attention, and saluted at him immediately they saw him."Welcome, General" they greeted in unison.Tyler simply nodded in response. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, then sighed with a relieved smile."I can't wait to reunite with my family. I'm finally done with the war. I've missed them so much, and these three years have been hell without them," he said to no one in particular, but one of the soldiers replied to him anyway."Yeah, it's been a long time, General" the soldier chipped in. "Don't forget to call us if you need our help; we're always at your service, General," the soldiers nodded in agreement. Tyler reached forward and held the soldier's shoulder, squeezed it reassuringly and nodded his head. Before getting into the car, he waved at them, then ordered the driver to drive off.*****Arianna rushed inside the house, sweating profusely. She glanced at her daughter
Matthew's heart pounded in his chest, its rhythmic beat echoing through his entire being. A sense of trepidation washed over him, settling heavy in the pit of his stomach. The air seemed to thicken around him, heavy with an unspoken tension that threatened to suffocate him.Judas's eyes glinted with a knowing spark, a hint of mischief that made Matthew's skin crawl. His smile grew wider, his lips curling up into a sly, knowing grin. The atmosphere around them grew increasingly oppressive, weighted with an anticipation that seemed to vibrate through every molecule.The door to the room burst open, and Tyler, Sanya, and Alex stormed in, their faces set in determined expressions. The sudden intrusion caught Judas off guard, and his eyes widened in shock, his smile faltering. For a moment, he seemed frozen, his mind reeling as he realized he had been outmaneuvered.The air in the room seemed to shift, the balance of power suddenly tilting in favor of the newcomers. The tension was palpabl
"This is beyond what we thought," Alex replied, his voice filled with surprise and a hint of concern. He looked at Tyler, his eyes wide with alarm. "Judas is escalating things faster than we anticipated."Tyler's face was set in a determined expression, his eyes narrowed in thought. "We need Matthew's response," Tyler said, his voice low and muttered, as if he was thinking out loud.Alex paced around the room, his footsteps echoing off the walls. He was deep in thought, trying to process the latest development and come up with a plan to counter Judas's move. The air in the room was thick with tension, and the silence was oppressive, punctuated only by Alex's footsteps."Judas is overstepping his boundaries," Alex said, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Tyler and Sanya. "We need to take a stand and show him that we won't be intimidated."Tyler's eyes narrowed, his expression thoughtful. He was considering Alex's words, weighing their options.But before
Tyler stood up from his seat, his eyes scanning the room as he began to pace back and forth. His mind was racing with thoughts and ideas, and he needed to move to process them. "Matthew, can you help us?" Tyler asked, his voice firm and resolute. He stopped pacing and turned to face Matthew, his eyes locked onto his.Matthew looked up, a hint of confusion on his face. "What do you mean, Tyler?" Matthew replied, his voice tinged with curiosity. He leaned forward, his elbows on his knees, as he waited for Tyler to elaborate.Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes never leaving Matthew's face. "I mean, can you use your resources to help us track down Judas and Rayna?" Tyler asked, his voice clear and concise. "We need all the help we can get if we're going to take them down."Tyler took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto Matthew's. "You have to be our bait to Judas and Rayna," Tyler answered, his voice low and serious.Sanya's eyes widened in surprise, her brow furrowed in concern. "How?" s
As they discussed, Tyler's eyes suddenly darted towards the entrance, his gaze locking onto a figure walking in. He nudged Matthew discreetly, his eyes never leaving the newcomer.Matthew followed Tyler's gaze, his eyes widening as he spotted Rayna walking towards them. Her eyes seemed to be fixed on them, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.Matthew's instincts kicked in, his mind racing with possibilities. "Could Rayna be stalking us?" he asked, his voice low and cautious.Tyler's expression turned serious, his voice steady. "Yes, she can," he replied, his eyes never leaving Rayna's face. "We need to be careful, Matthew. We don't know what she's capable of."Matthew's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger. "Let's attack her," he said, his voice low and menacing.But Tyler's expression turned cautious, his voice determined. "No, let's leave," he said, his eyes scanning the surrounding area. "This place is not safe for us. We don't know what Rayna is capable of, and we can't take
In that minute, Matthew leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on some point in the distance as he replayed Rayna and Judas' conversation in his mind. He was resonating with their words, his intuition picking up on the undercurrents of tension and urgency that had flowed beneath their exchange.As he wondered if he could intervene, a spark of curiosity ignited within him. But it was quickly followed by a more primal urge - a desire to take action, to insert himself into the situation and shape its outcome. Matthew's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities and scenarios.Just as he was pondering his next move, he heard Judas's voice, soft and urgent, drifting from the other room. "We must act quickly, Rayna," Judas said, his voice lowered to a whisper. Matthew's ears perked up, his interest piqued. Who was Judas talking to? And what did they need to act quickly about? Matthew's curiosity was now fully aroused, and he found himself leaning forward, his ears straining to pick
"Yes, but you heard a step," Rayna said, her voice firm, her eyes locked onto Judas's."Yes, I heard a vo...," Judas replied, but he couldn't finish his statement as they heard a loud, exploded sound. The ground shook beneath their feet, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke and burning metal.Rayna and Judas were shocked, their faces pale with fear. They stumbled backward, their eyes wide with terror, as they tried to escape the spot.Judas peeped through a window, and from afar, he noticed that it was a car bomb. The vehicle was engulfed in flames, the metal twisted and charred beyond recognition. Judas's eyes widened in horror as he realized the magnitude of the explosion."What was that?" Rayna whispered, her voice trembling with fear.Judas turned to her, his face grim. "It's a car bomb," he replied, his voice low and urgent. "We need to get out of here, now."Rayna breathed heavily, her chest heaving with fear. "What is that?" Rayna asked, her voice trembling with
Matthew sat on the couch, his eyes fixed on some distant point as he became profound in his thoughts. His mind was a whirlwind of emotions, and he couldn't help but sense an unease that had been building up inside him for days. It was a feeling that had been growing in intensity, and it all centered around one person: Judas.His trusted brother, his confidant, now seemed shrouded in a veil of secrecy. Matthew had always thought of Judas as his rock, the one person he could always count on. But now, he wasn't so sure.Days turned into weeks as Matthew found himself spying on Judas's every move. He noticed the unwavering acts, the subtle changes in Judas's behavior that seemed to hint at a deeper, darker truth. Matthew's gut told him that something was off, that Judas was hiding something from him.As he sat on the couch, lost in thought, Matthew heard the sound of footsteps approaching. He looked up to see Judas standing before him, a backpack slung over his shoulder."You are ready to
"Matthew, nothing happens to the team," Judas answered, his voice steady and reassuring. He knew he had to keep Matthew calm, to prevent him from spiraling out of control."But how?" Matthew demanded, his voice rising in frustration. "They were here, and then they just vanished into thin air. It doesn't make any sense."He added, his words tumbling out in a rush. "They are not here anymore. I've searched everywhere, but there's no sign of them. It's as if they never existed."Judas's expression remained calm, but his mind was racing. He knew that Matthew was telling the truth - Tyler and his team had been taken out, and it seemed like a professional job. But who could have done it? And why?Judas hesitated, his mind racing with the implications of Matthew's words. He had to come up with a plan, a way to salvage the situation and turn the tables in their favor. He took a deep breath, his eyes locked onto Rayna's as he began to think out loud."We need to dig deeper," Judas responded, h
Rayna's eyes darted around the dimly lit surveillance room, her fingers flying across the keyboard with a soft clicking sound. The air was thick with tension as she worked to bypass the security system. Judas sat beside her, his gaze fixed intently on the screens in front of them, his eyes scanning the feeds for any sign of movement."We are almost there," Rayna whispered, her voice barely audible over the hum of the computers. Her eyes locked onto the screen, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Just a few more minutes..." she trailed off, her fingers moving swiftly over the keyboard.Judas nodded silently, his eyes never leaving the screens. He was a man of few words, but his presence was reassuring. Rayna knew she could count on him to have her back, no matter what they were up against."No, we are not winning yet, Tyler and his team escaped," Judas said, his voice filled with disappointment and frustration. His eyes narrowed, his jaw clenched in anger.Rayna's eyes widened in shoc