Chapter 31

• Content Advisory: This chapter contains depictions of extreme and graphic violence, explicit gore (including bodily mutilation and physical trauma), torture, and intense psychological distress. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
• The cold, metallic smell of fresh blood hung thick in the air. The guard’s left hand was already missing two fingers, blood pooling heavily beneath the chair and dripping onto the concrete floor. Yet, despite the shock, the agonizing pain, and the pale sweat soaking his face, the bastard let out a wet, raspy chuckle.
• He didn't scream. He didn't beg. He just stared at me with defiant, bloodshot eyes and spat, "You... you'll never reach her in time, Sentinel..."