Chapter 24: The Hell Club
The steel door creaked open.
The three men inside turned fast, startled—then alarmed—as a team of armed operatives entered the chamber, weapons up, formation tight.
Celina’s eyes widened. Relief and fear collided on her face.
One of the men yelled, "They’re armed!" They drew their weapons and opened fire.
Gunshots thundered.
Miles and his team immediately took cover—sliding behind velvet couches and reinforced pillars.
"Secure the civilians!" Miles barked into the comms.
Two operatives sprinted under fire toward Becky and Rose—both still unconscious on the couch.
Rounds zipped past them, embedding into the furniture.
One by one, the operatives shielded the girls with their bodies, dragged them into cover. Breathing, pulse stable—safe for now.
But the worst came fast.