The Background Character Loop: One Last Chance to Break the Cycle

I stepped out of Theo’s resting room.

There was no time to waste.

Now that I knew Neil Arkes was here, I had to find him—fast.

My legs moved fast, taking me through the dim, narrow hallways of the underground fight club.

Even without a face, my presence was sharp. My awareness cut through every shadow, scanning every corner like a blade.

Neil had just left Theo’s room, and I caught a glimpse of his sharp black suit disappearing around the far end of the corridor.

I sped up immediately, trying to follow.

The club was packed.

I weaved through the buzzing crowd, the air thick with cheers and leftover adrenaline.

Some stared at me weirdly as I moved too fast for the setting.

I bumped into a few people and kept apologizing without looking back. My focus was locked on one thing.