Chapter 49 The First Strike

• The First Strike
• Flora kept her gaze locked on the dark alley in front of her, senses high, aware of every shift in air. Adrian moved by her side, his normal taut silence leaning against her, yet today, something was more weighted about it. They weren't just navigating around the city for safety or supplies, no, today was different. Today they hunted information. Or better put, the information hunted them.
• "You sure this guy's reliable?" Jace’s voice broke the stillness, a hint of scepticism lacing his words. He was several paces behind, ever watchful. “You’ve done business with him before?”