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I turn.
Two more guards.
Coming from a side room.
They see us.
Raise their weapons.
I'm faster.
Three shots.
Both down.
Jace is already at the exit.
"We're clear," he says into the radio.
"All targets neutralized."
"Girls are secure."
I follow him out.
The night air hits me.
Cold.
Clean.
The SUVs are running.
Engines idling.
The girls are inside.
Wrapped in blankets.
Inez is in the second vehicle.
Staring out the window.
She looks broken.
But alive.
I climb into the lead SUV.
Jace slides into the passenger seat.
"Let's move," I say.
The convoy pulls out.
Fast.
Efficient.
