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.

Wagner and go. Do not miss the

a deep, steady voice,

widened, staring at him in astonishment. What

Mr. Salvador, you two must be careful!" Ian nodded with red-rimmed eyes. No matter how reluctant he felt, he could only comply. He knew

refused. "No!

Alone, you may not stand a chance," Justin said firmly, his decision

unsheathed blade. His

glinted red as he surged forward. A sharp dagger, gleaming with cold light, appeared in

a flash, the two powerful figures

eyes widened abruptly. Something

weapon, but

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

shouted, but it was

deep into Jace's right shoulder. Blood

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