No Way Out

Ethan was still deep in thought when Celeste glanced around the car.

"If no one has anything else to handle, we're heading back to Ember city now. If you need to deal with something, you can meet me there in three days."

No one objected. Only Leo made a quick phone call to check in with his family. As the car rolled forward, Ethan turned to Celeste.

"That sniper, did you take him out?"

"No. He got away. Sniping isn't my specialty," Celeste replied casually.

Victor nearly facepalmed. Not her specialty?

'If that insane reload speed isn't specialized, then what the hell am I?'

Does she even realize how much of a confidence-crusher that statement is for an actual sniper?

Victor kept those thoughts to himself, his military discipline told him to follow orders without question. If the Ninth Division had approved his recruitment, there had to be a reason.