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o discuss with me she asked, her voice firm The lead soldier's expression remai

her medical attention first?".The soldier nodded Our medic wil

o see her Marcus nodded reassuringly. Go on Katie. We'll be fine.

'll keep an eye on Lena While Lena smiled

he bustling extraction point They navigated the camp pass

ar up close – helicopters thundering ove

ily fortified bunker buried beneath the camp's centr

looking over a map but as soon as he saw his

follow me we haven't got much time Katie's heart poun

xpression turned serious. The situation is critical,

r father immediately began pacing. But seeing his daughter's

o Katie's. "Katie I have difficult news to share K

his voice heavy with regret. The infected bre

Her home, her friends, her life all gone Ho

stimated their numbers and ferocity Our f

ating news. She thought of her friends, h

anaged to whisper out her question what h

up reassess, and counterattack But for now,

she fought to maintain her composure Wh

ure. Communication lines are down, and reports are s

rcus, Jax, and Lena Were they safe What about my

got a team evacuating them to a secure location Ka

you need to understand the world has changed. We'

hey'll take you to a safe zone, where you'll be protected along with the rest

know Katie but I need to stay and coordinate the resistance. You're the only family I ha

ut Dad, I don't want to leave you she whispered His stoic expression c

r you after your mother passed away I got so lost in my duty in trying serve the c

gns pulled back, his eyes filled with regret. No, Katie, I didn't I should have been there for you more. I should

ing tight You're showing me now dad she said

more Katie. I should have been a better father Katie's v

their emotions crushing them. After a moment

whispered. Katie nodded, her heart heavy I love you she said her

neral Reigns walked alongside Katie, his eyes scanning the area as they moved through

oice low and urgent They'll take you to a safe l

ve this to me before she passed away I want you to have it now The n

ession turned serious Remember, Katie, your safety and survival i

ised. Her father helped Katie into the vehicle, his hands lingerin

hrough the tinted window as her father's figure receded into t