2025-04-23 07:18:00The pain in Ethan’s shoulder was a constant, gnawing reminder that they were running out of time. Blood seeped through his shirt, warm and sticky, but he gritted his teeth and forced himself forward. Clara’s grip on his arm was firm, but even she knew that the odds were stacked against them. They had taken down the first wave of enemy vehicles, but there were more closing in. This wasn’t just a fight—it was the final battle.
Ethan’s head was spinning, but his resolve was as strong as ever. His body screamed for rest, for relief from the gunshot wound, but there would be none of that until the King’s empire was brought to its knees. He refused to let them win. They had come too far. Lost too much. And they were too damn close to victory now.Clara pulled him into a narrow alley, the rest of the team following suit. They ducked behind a dumpster, taking a moment to regroup, but their movements were quick, practiced, and efficient. The sound of h
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