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But I’ve already made the call.
Mission parameters?
Gone.
Chain of command?
Irrelevant.
This isn’t about extraction anymore.
This is about her.
Protecting her.
Keeping her breathing.
Keeping her free.
“You trust me?” I ask.
She looks at me like that’s not even a question.
“…yeah.”
That lands harder than it should.
“Good,” I say.
Then I glance up toward the ridge—
New movement.
More incoming.
“They’re about to find us.”
She nods once.
Steady.
Ready.
“Then let’s make sure they regret it.”
20
Mila
Location: Ravine — Under Active Pursuit
Time: Continuous
The first sign is subtle.
Too subtle.
Jase slows.
