Chapter 28 Trusting The Silence

• The silence between them felt like a physical weight as Damian and Amara crouched in the dimly lit room, hidden from their pursuers. The quiet was deafening, broken only by the occasional distant sound of footsteps and the faint hum of the city outside.
• Amara’s eyes flicked to Damian, who was scanning the small room with laser-like focus. His posture was tense, every muscle coiled, waiting. He hadn’t said a word since they entered the room, and neither had she. Words felt unnecessary right now. They’d been through too much together for pleasantries. The situation was too dire.
• She drew in a slow breath, trying to steady her racing thoughts. The adrenaline had started to fade, leaving her with the sharp sting of exhaustion. The mission had taken its toll, but it wasn’t over yet. They were close to finding what they were looking for. They had to be.