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I spent approximately thirty minutes in the cat-and-mouse chase with the second one. It’d be easier to meet Kirill at the cabin rather than go back to the forest and risk being shot. Especially since I have only one bullet left. I reach the cabin in record time. It’s located in the mountains, surrounded by trees for as far as the eye can see. Instead of heading inside, I do a tour of the entire property, my finger on the trigger. Fortunately, Kirill was right and they don’t seem to know about the place. One problem, though. I don’t have the key. I try under the mat and beneath the porch, but I end up finding it in one of the flowerpots lining the steps. After I’m inside, I release a breath, but I still track the cozy-looking area in case there’s an uninvited guest. Once I’m sure I’m
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