The harbor descended into chaos.
Rain poured relentlessly from the heavens.
Juno's body lay motionless upon the cold concrete, his blood slowly disappearing beneath the flowing rainwater.
Briggs remained planted before Riley like an immovable fortress.
Kade crouched beside his wounded commander, scanning every rooftop, crane, and shipping container with desperate vigilance.
And Riley...
Despite the bullet lodged in his thigh...
His eyes never once left Viktor Kaide.
Not even pain could steal his focus.
Viktor noticed.
A satisfied smile slowly spread across his face.
"...That's better."
He inhaled deeply, almost savoring the moment.
"This..."
"...this is how our story should have ended."
He glanced briefly toward the cranes towering over the harbor.
"My men are still watching."
Then toward Riley.
"You're wounded."
"One of your best men is dead."
"Your remaining bodyguards are pinned down."
His smile widened.
