Pagadian, The Night Before
After his narrow escape, Blue staggered through the dense foliage that surrounded the mansion. The smoke grenade had given him the cover he needed, but it hadn't been an easy getaway. His arm throbbed from the knife s***h, and every movement sent jolts of pain through his body.
He pushed through the underbrush, his mind racing with thoughts of the failed mission. Neoma had slipped through his fingers, and it was a failure that wouldn't go unnoticed. He needed to regroup and report back to his superiors. As he emerged onto a secluded road, he spotted a vehicle hidden among the trees. It was the getaway car they had arranged with his now deceased co-workers in case things went south.
He climbed into the driver's seat, wincing as he adjusted his injured arm. He g
