Chapter 4 — The Enforcer's Warning

Kael

Kael's heart pounded as he led his team out of the dark tunnels and back into the Fringe. The artificial sun's weak glow cast long shadows over the cracked streets, a constant reminder of the city's fragile lifeline. The air was thick with the stench of damp decay, and the distant wail of sirens echoed through the alleyways, a grim soundtrack to their perilous journey. As they emerged, the sound of heavy boots echoed nearby, and Kael's instincts screamed a warning. He motioned for his team to duck behind a pile of debris, and they crouched in silence, waiting.