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𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 ~ 09 ᯓ★

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As the night deepened, shadows cloaked the city, and the urgency of their mission grew palpable. Lily’s heart raced, fueled by a mix of adrenaline and apprehension. She had faced danger before, but this felt different—more personal.

“Alright, everyone,” Lily said, her voice steady despite the anxiety gnawing at her. “We’re heading to the old warehouse on the docks. Seojun has intel that the document is kept there, heavily guarded.”

Ian stood beside her, his presence a reassuring anchor. “We need to stick to the plan. No heroics.”

“Right,” Lily replied, shooting him a determined glance. “We do this together.”

The group moved swiftly, using the cover of darkness to their advantage. As they approached the warehouse, the distant sounds of the city faded, replaced by the rhythmic lapping of waves against the dock.

“Stay low,” Haejin whispered, his tone serious as they neared the entrance. “There are guards everywhere.”

“I’ll disable the security systems,” Seojun said, pulling out his laptop. “Just give me a minute.”

As Seojun hacked into the system, the rest of the group scanned the area. The tension was thick, and Lily could feel her pulse quicken as they awaited his signal.

“Got it!” Seojun exclaimed, his fingers flying over the keyboard. “The cameras are down. You’re clear to move.”

“Let’s go,” Lily ordered, leading the way inside. The warehouse was dark, filled with the smell of salt and rust. The faint sound of machinery echoed in the distance.

They crept through the aisles, hearts pounding with every step. Ian remained close to Lily, protective and alert. “Stay behind me,” he murmured, and she nodded, appreciating his support.

“Here,” Seojun pointed to a door at the back of the warehouse. “This is where the document should be.”

They reached the door, but it was locked. “I can hack this too,” Seojun said, already typing away on his device.

Lily glanced at the surroundings, feeling an unsettling presence. “Hurry,” she urged. “I have a bad feeling about this.”

Before Seojun could respond, the door swung open violently, revealing a group of armed guards. “What the hell are you doing here?” one of them shouted, raising his weapon.

“Run!” Lily yelled, pushing Ian ahead as they sprinted back into the shadows.

The guards gave chase, their shouts echoing through the warehouse. Lily’s heart raced as they maneuvered through the maze of crates and machinery.

“Split up!” Ian shouted, leading the way. “We can’t let them corner us!”

Lily nodded, adrenaline coursing through her veins. She ducked behind a stack of crates, heart pounding. She could hear the guards closing in, their footsteps heavy and determined.

“Seojun! Can you loop the cameras again?” she called out, trying to stay focused.

“I’m on it!” he shouted from a distance. “Just buy me some time!”

“Let’s move!” Haejin yelled, firing off a few shots to cover their retreat. The sound of gunfire echoed in the air, heightening the sense of urgency.

Lily felt the weight of the situation pressing down on her. She couldn’t afford to falter. The document was crucial—not just for her but for all of them. It could reveal the secrets that bound their families together, secrets that had the potential to shatter everything they knew.