It was the first shot to break the tension.
Gabriel shot first, killing the lead guard before any of the others could respond.
Nathaniel flowed with deadly grace, braced at his side, their years of battles past finding their way into their movements.
“Stay on that data!” Damien commanded Isla, shooting another guard as they drew close for a clean shot.
Isla typed furiously on the keyboard. The files were encrypted, but she was hacking through, plowing through firewalls and counter-measures as quickly as possible.
Warren floated nearby, panting and muttering curses under his breath.
Nathaniel glanced back. “Whatever you’re doing, do it quicker.”
A fresh wave of guards flooded down the hallway. Gabriel’s expression did not change as he changed weapons, drawing a combat knife from hi
