The gunshot echoed through the darkness.
Then came silence.
A terrifying silence.
For one brief second, Linh couldn't breathe.
"Khang!"
Her voice cut through the warehouse.
No answer.
Panic gripped her chest.
The Black Crest agents moved immediately.
Hands seized her arms.
Another reached for her shoulder.
"Take her!"
Linh reacted on instinct.
Her elbow slammed into one attacker's ribs.
A kick sent another stumbling backward.
But there were too many.
Far too many.
The circle around her tightened.
Every exit was blocked.
Every path cut off.
Yet none of that frightened her.
Only one thought filled her mind.
Where was Khang?
"Khang!"
Still no answer.
A cold feeling spread through her chest.
For one terrifying moment, she thought the bullet had found its target.
And
