Chapter 8: The Price of Redemption**
"No deals," Kane hissed. "Shoot them both."
Before the trigger could be pulled, Scott burst through the side doors, tackling the nearest guard. Gunfire cracked through the harbor rain. Julian lunged forward, using his tactical training to disarm Kane’s lieutenant.
"Leo, stay down!" Julian roared over the chaos.
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Scott fought with raw, primal fury, protecting the path to the van. But Kane drew a hidden sidearm, aiming directly at Scott’s back. Julian saw the barrel rise. Without a second thought, Julian threw his body between the bullet and his friend.
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