Glancing cautiously around the dimly lit hallway from the safety of the doorway, I confirmed it was clear of any lurking guards. With a silent exhale, I slipped out into the corridor, my footsteps muffled against the cold, hard floor. My mission was clear: locate the guards and buy Dante the precious time he needed to establish contact with Nikolayev, our potential ally in this perilous situation.

For now, I needed to get caught so that they could take me to Alejandro and then-

"What are you doing out? Get her!" The harsh command pierced the silence of the hallway as the guard's voice echoed towards me. Acting on instinct,...