Justin and Asher successfully pulled Dr. Wagner and Ian out of the car, and the four of them ran toward the other end of the alley.

Behind them, shouts and the clash of weapons echoed incessantly. Justin glanced back and saw Drew single-handedly holding off over a dozen assailants. His heart began to beat fiercely, growing warm with emotion.

"Justin!" Asher suddenly skidded to a halt.

Justin looked ahead. His heart sank heavily.

At the entrance of the alley stood a tall, imposing figure, radiating an overwhelming pressure.

Even though his face was obscured, his defiant aura and the bloodthirsty menace that clung to him gave him away instantly.

It was Grant's trusted henchman, Jace.

"Mr. Salvador! W-What should we do?!" Ian asked, trembling.

"You go. I'll hold him off," Asher said, his eyes flashing with an icy determination as he stepped forward.

and go. Do not miss

deep, steady voice, "I'll stay and

in astonishment. What did he just call me? I must have

must be careful!" Ian nodded with red-rimmed eyes. No matter how reluctant he felt, he could only comply.

immediately refused. "No! You

not stand

like an unsheathed blade. His

forward. A sharp dagger, gleaming with cold light, appeared in

flash, the two powerful figures closed in on each

eyes widened abruptly. Something

held a weapon, but

with Jace before. The savage, beast-like bloodlust that usually radiated

Justin shouted, but it was too

deep into Jace's right shoulder.

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