Darius sighed heavily as he stood in front of the massive, cold building that loomed over him. Memories flooded his mind—memories of his earlier encounter with Alvaro, the promises made, and the bomb implanted in his head. Every step he took toward the building reminded him of the chains that bound him, both physically and mentally. His sister's fragile face, etched into his memory, was the only thing keeping him moving forward. He clenched his fists, forcing the painful thoughts aside as he approached the entrance.
He walked in, the sterile, white walls of the building greeting him with the same haunting coldness they always did. The hallways were eerily quiet, filled with the tension of secrets, experiments, and the silent suffering of others. Each step echoed in the emptiness as he hea
