High-Stakes Rescue

"We have to move fast," Liam whispered, his voice barely audible over the distant hum of the city. "The Phantom's operatives will be on high alert."

The air was thick with tension as Ava crouched behind the cover of a dense bush, her eyes locked on the heavily fortified building ahead. The moonlight glinted off the razor wire atop the high walls, casting eerie shadows across the compound. She exchanged a glance with Liam, who nodded grimly, his eyes reflecting the same steely determination.

Ava's mind raced, every second bringing them closer to the moment of truth. "Stick to the plan," she replied, her voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through her veins. "We get in, rescue the ally, and get out before they know what hit them."