Chapter 781

And now, despite being in danger herself, Willow had anticipated the enemy's every move, guiding them to evade lethal threats time and again. Yet, in doing so, she had once again pushed herself to the brink of disaster. Fortunately, their elite squad was tasked with the assault, while the security team remained stationed outside. Soren couldn’t help but glance at Aiden, his face etched with concern. No one understood better than those who had always followed Aiden just how close their captain was to breaking point. "Captain Nicholson..." Clara spoke up suddenly, her voice trembling. "Miss Kirk... she asked me to pass on one last message to you." Aiden’s bloodshot eyes snapped toward her. The intensity in his gaze made Clara shudder, nearly choking off her words. There was something terrifying in that look—like a wounded beast, stripped of reason, driven to fury by pain and fear. Swallowing hard, she forced herself to continue, her voice quivering. "Miss Kirk said..." In her mind, she r