Chapter 35

“Elizabeth!” Sarah gasped, rushing forward. The sight of her long-lost friend, alive yet restrained, ignited a fierce determination within her. Elizabeth looked up, her eyes widening in recognition. “Sarah? You found me!” Relief washed over her features, but it was quickly replaced by concern. “You shouldn’t be here. It’s too dangerous!” Ignoring her warning, Sarah knelt beside Elizabeth, quickly assessing the ropes binding her wrists. “We’re getting you out of here. I need to cut these—” “Wait,” Elizabeth said urgently, glancing at the door behind them. “We don’t have much time. Bennett’s men will be here any minute.” Kade moved closer, scanning the hallway. “We need to be fast. Can you stand?” “I think so,” Elizabeth replied, her voice shaky but determined. “Just… hurry.” Sarah pulled out her small knife, carefully cutting through the ropes binding Elizabeth’s wrists. “Stay quiet,” […]

Chapter 34

The night was heavy with tension as Sarah and her team regrouped in the cabin, the dim light casting shadows on the walls like looming threats. Each member of the group felt the weight of their newfound knowledge, the clock ticking down to the docks’ midnight shipment. “Alright, we need to devise a solid plan,” Sarah said, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. She spread out the documents they had collected on the table, the ink still fresh with details about Bennett’s operations. “Victor said there would be extra security, so we can’t go in blind.” Kade leaned over the papers, pointing at a map of the docks. “We should approach from the east side; it’s less visible, and there are fewer guards. If we time it right, we can get close enough to overhear their […]

Chapter 33

The morning light filtered through the cracks in the cabin walls, illuminating the worn wood and dust motes swirling in the air. Sarah felt a surge of determination as she reviewed the information they had gathered. Each document was a step closer to exposing Bennett and uncovering the fate of Elizabeth. “Let’s regroup and outline our strategy,” Sarah said, glancing at Kade, Clara, and Mark, who were huddled around the table, their expressions reflecting a mix of fatigue and focus. Kade leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “We need to be careful. Bennett’s got eyes everywhere, and if he suspects we’re onto him, he’ll tighten security. We can’t risk making any loud moves yet.” Mark nodded in agreement. “We should split the workload. Clara and I can track down this contact you found in the documents. Kade, you […]

Chapter 32

The guard lunged at them, a menacing figure in the dim light. Sarah’s heart raced as she moved into position, ready to counter his attack. With a swift kick, she knocked his legs out from under him, sending him crashing to the ground. The impact echoed through the night, and in that moment, chaos reigned. “Now!” Mark shouted, his voice cutting through the adrenaline-fueled haze. Sarah could see Kade and Clara already moving, ready to flank the guard. They had trained for moments like this, and it was time to put that training to use. The guard scrambled to his feet, but Sarah was faster. She dove forward, grappling with him, their bodies colliding in a fierce struggle. He was strong, but she was fueled by determination. She remembered Elizabeth’s face, the urgency of their mission, and the stakes that […]

Chapter 31

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the safe house as Sarah and her team gathered around a rickety table strewn with documents and weapons. They had spent the last few hours strategizing, and as the night deepened, a sense of urgency filled the air. “Okay, let’s review what we have,” Sarah said, tapping her fingers against the table. “We need to map out Bennett’s operations and identify his weak points.” Clara spread out a series of photographs and blueprints of the warehouse they had raided. “These are the layouts of the buildings we managed to get from the shipment. There are several locations tied to Bennett that we need to investigate.” Mark leaned closer, studying the blueprints. “This one here,” he pointed, “it looks like a storage facility on the outskirts of town. If it’s […]