Chapter 18 - The Extraction War
Marcus used a thermite charge to blast the heavy door locks, sending a shower of bright orange sparks across the concrete.
The cell door swung open, and David caught his old friend in a tight, emotional embrace as tear drops fell onto his tactical vest.
"My kids... are my children alive, David?" Richard begged frantically, grabbing David's shoulders with trembling hands.
"They are safe, Richard! They are healthy and waiting for you in Chicago!" David promised firmly.
Suddenly, loud red alarm sirens blared throughout the underground facility, flashing brightly against the cold concrete walls.
"Breach in Sub-Level Three! All security teams deploy to Cell 408!" a recorded voice echoed over the PA system.
"We have to move now!" Marcus shouted, handing Richard a bulletproof vest and a tactical helmet.
Heavy footsteps and shouting echoed down the corridor as armed Vanguard guards closed in on their extraction route.
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Marcus opened fire with his silenced rifle, suppressing the advancing guards while David helped Richard move down the hall.
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