As they emerged from the tunnel, the cool night air hit them like a wave.
Alexander, still leaning on Victoria, felt a sudden vibration in his pocket.
He paused, pulling out his phone with a grimace, the screen glowing faintly in the darkness.
Victoria looked at him with concern. “Who is it?”
Alexander frowned. “Unknown number.”
His eyes narrowed as he opened the message. It wasn’t a typical text but a series of dots and dashes.
Morse code.
Despite the pain and exhaustion clouding his mind, he automatically began decoding the message. Within moments, the simple yet chilling translation appeared in his thoughts.
“Look ahead.”
“Look ahead?” Victoria repeated, glancing nervously around. “What does that mean?”
Alexander’s heart pounded in his chest as he slowly lifted his gaze.
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