Page 324 of Rangers Mountain Rescue

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Because I need it to be true.

I step away.

Forcing myself to move.

To turn.

To walk out that door.

Because if I don’t—

I won’t leave at all.

And I have to.

Because they’re out there.

Because they’re coming.

Because this ends now.

I climb into the truck.

Engine roars to life.

The team moves out.

CIA right behind us.

And as we pull away—

I don’t look back.

Because if I do—

I won’t stop.

And I don’t get that choice.

Not anymore.

Because this?

This is war.

And I’m going to finish it.

Ace stays behind to keep Aspen, Dylan, and Grandpa safe.”

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