Pairs

The night sky hung heavy with clouds, concealing the moon and casting the city in shadows. The dim streetlights flickered sporadically, adding an eerie ambiance to the quiet neighborhood. Calvin took a deep breath as he stood by the back entrance of the safe house, feeling the cool air on his skin. He glanced around, making sure everyone was in position.

“All set?” he whispered into the small earpiece hidden beneath his hair.

“Ready when you are,” came the low, calm voice of one of his bodyguards. “We’ll leave in pairs, like we discussed.”

“Good. Stick to the plan, and stay alert. We can’t afford any mistakes tonight,” Calvin replied, his voice steady despite the tension thrumming through his veins.

He watched as the bodyguards began to move, each duo leaving the house in a staggered pattern, blending seamlessly into the sparse crowd that occupied the dimly lit streets. They wore ordinary clothes, jackets pulled tight against the chill, their faces obscured by caps and hoods. They loo
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