Stealing Into The Night

"We're close, but it's still not enough."

The words of the scientist echoed within the vast space.

His words were filled with tinges of annoyance, but the man remained calm.

Tess, Andrew, and Dexter had taken cover behind a stack of crates near the cavern's edge. Tess signaled for them to remain silent as they observed the scene. Dexter's invisibility flickered briefly, and he adjusted his position, inadvertently knocking over a small metal tool that clattered to the ground.

The sound echoed through the cavern like a gunshot.

"Who's there?" the scientist barked, spinning around. The guards flanking the lab drew their weapons and began scanning the area, their eyes narrowing as they searched for intruders.

Tess motioned urgently for her team to retreat.

Andrew's shadows engulfed them, and Dexter activated his invisibility again, though it sputtered weakly as the strain of prolonged use took its toll.