Chapter 14
Chapter 14: The Crack in the Wall
Marcus and Lena work to identify the mole, leading them to a late-night discovery at the gym that reveals a shocking betrayal, ending with an urgent threat.
The night air was cool against Marcus's skin as he walked home from Lena's house, his footsteps echoing on the empty sidewalk. The streetlights flickered overhead, casting pools of orange light that seemed to shrink as he moved through them. Every shadow felt like a hiding place, every distant sound a warning. He kept his hands in his pockets, his fingers brushing against the edge of his phone, ready to call for help at the first sign of trouble.
The car was gone. The street was quiet. But the unease stayed with him, settling in his chest like a stone.
He reached his front door and paused, listening. The house was dark, his mother already asleep. He slipped inside, locking the door behind him, and leaned against it for a moment, letting his eyes adjust to the dim light filtering through the curtains.
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