Heart thumping in his chest, Daniel bent in the shadow of the collapsing structure. Tension permeated the night air, each breath harsh as if his choices were bearing down on him. Marcus's soldiers, definitely protecting Emily like a prize, waiting for the time they could bring her to their merciless boss, could faintly be heard inside.
This was not one more surgery. This had personal significance. Emily's life hung precariously, and Daniel's every action had been bringing about this moment. Memories of their last chat flickering in his thoughts caused his chest to contract. Still tormented by her eyes full of love and terror, her attitude towards him had been one. She believed he could rescue her, and he couldn't afford to fail.
He looked at his watch. Ready to attack at his signal, hi
