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And what I’m about to do.

“You go after them,” he says slowly, “there’s no coming back from that.”

I don’t hesitate.

“Good.”

Because I already crossed that line.

The second they came for her.

The second they touched her family.

The second they killed Tank.

This was never going to end clean.

I tuck the patch into my pocket.

Secure the box.

And turn toward the door.

“Let’s go,” I say.

The team moves instantly.

No hesitation.

No questions.

Because they know.

They feel it too.

This just became something else.

Something bigger.

Something darker.

And now?

Now we’re not just defending.

We’re hunting.

I glance back at Aspen one last time.

Her eyes meet mine.

Fear.

Strength.

Trust.

All of it.

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