The figure in the black mask sneered at Kieran and his team. "You fools," it said. "You think you can just waltz in here and rescue Emily's sister?"
Kieran's eyes narrowed. "We're not going to let you hurt her," he said, his hand on the grip of his gun.
The figure laughed. "You're no match for me," it said, pulling off its mask to reveal a shocking identity.
It was Maya's long-lost brother, Alex, who had been presumed dead after a mission gone wrong.
Maya's eyes widened in shock. "Alex, what are you doing?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Alex sneered at her. "I'm doing what needs to be done," he said. "And you're just a foolish little sister who can't see the big picture."
Kieran's eyes locked onto Alex, his mind racing with questions. What had happened to Alex? Why was he working with The Shadow?
But before he could ask any questions, Alex pulled out a gun and aimed it at Emily's sister.