Give me to minutes

The sun was barely visible above the horizon as Alexander and Mia sat in the quiet comfort of their private balcony. It was a rare moment of peace in a world that had been overtaken by the shadow of Marco's schemes. But even in this rare calm, their thoughts were elsewhere.

Mia's head rested against Alexander's shoulder, the soft breath of the morning air carrying a subtle tension. She felt the baby shift in her belly—a small reminder that life, no matter how chaotic, was always pushing forward.

"I know we're close, but…" Mia trailed off, her fingers tightening around Alexander's hand, "I can't shake the feeling that something bigger is coming. We've destroyed their facilities, we've uncovered their secrets, but Marco…"

"He's always one step ahead," Alexander finished for her. His gaze was focused on the distant horizon, where the sun's rays painted the sky in hues of gold and orange. "But we won't let him win. Not again. This time, we'll be ready."

Mia's heart fluttered with both anxiety and resolve. The thought of their unborn child growing up in a world where Marco could still wield such power troubled her. But she couldn't afford to be weak now. Not when the stakes were so high. "What's next, Alexander?" she asked, looking up at him.

Alexander smiled gently, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "We gather our team. We make a move before Marco has time to regroup. We end this once and for all."

The fire in his eyes was unmistakable. Mia knew, deep down, that his resolve was unshakable. And yet, part of her still feared what could happen next. The battle they had fought so far had been draining—emotionally and physically. Marco's influence was vast, and the networks he'd built were only beginning to unravel.

The Omega Protocol: A Dark Revelation

Later that day, the team convened in the secure room of their safehouse. The air was thick with anticipation as Victor and Natalia continued their research. Elias was on his laptop, pulling up satellite imagery and tracking the locations Marco might be hiding.

"This is it, Alexander," Victor said, his voice tinged with a mixture of urgency and determination. "The coordinates we've found lead us to what could be another one of Marco's strongholds, but this is different from the others. This—" he paused, his fingers hovering over the keyboard, "this could be where the Omega Protocol is being held."

Mia's blood ran cold at the mention of the protocol. She had heard them talk about it before, but this was the first time they had mentioned it in detail. "What exactly is the Omega Protocol?" she asked, her voice steady but laced with concern.

"It's a failsafe," Victor explained, his eyes flicking nervously to the screen. "A bioweapon Marco planned to unleash in the event his empire was threatened. The lab we destroyed wasn't the only one. There's another one, deeper underground. And it's not just a weapon—it's a virus capable of wiping out entire populations."

Mia felt her stomach churn. The sheer horror of the implications left her speechless.

Elias, who had been silent until now, spoke up. "We can't let Marco use it. If this gets into the wrong hands, it'll be a global catastrophe."

"We need to stop it," Alexander said firmly. His jaw tightened as he looked around the room at his team. "We can't afford to give Marco any more chances. We need to find this facility and destroy everything in it, no matter what it takes."

Victor nodded, his face grim. "We've got the location. It's hidden in the mountains, outside the main city. There are no other facilities nearby, so it's likely isolated."

Mia stood, a sense of determination overtaking her fear. "Then we leave tonight. We don't waste any more time."

"Absolutely," Alexander agreed. "We need to strike hard and fast."

A Dangerous Mission

As the day drew to a close, Alexander, Mia, and their team gathered their gear. The quiet of the night was broken only by the sound of their preparations. Weapons were checked, plans were finalized, and everyone knew what was at stake.

Before they left, Alexander found a quiet moment with Mia. Her eyes were filled with concern, but there was an undeniable fire in them. She was ready to fight, to protect the life they were building.

"I don't want to leave you," Alexander confessed softly, his hand caressing her cheek. "I don't want to risk anything happening to you."

Mia smiled, despite the underlying fear in her heart. "We're in this together, Alexander. We always have been. Just promise me that you'll come back to me."

"I promise," he said, leaning in to kiss her forehead. The world outside felt so far away in that moment, but the reality of their situation was undeniable. Marco was out there, and they needed to stop him.

The Journey to the Unknown

Their team traveled under the cover of night, moving quickly and silently toward the mountains. The facility they were headed to was well-protected, and they would have to rely on their training and their wits to get through the layers of security.

As they neared the location, the tension in the air thickened. They parked their vehicles a mile from the entrance and began the rest of the journey on foot. Every shadow felt like an enemy, and every sound made them jump.

Victor led the way, his eyes scanning for any signs of activity. The facility was heavily guarded, but they were prepared for this. They had spent weeks training for this mission, gathering intel and making sure they were ready for anything Marco could throw at them.

After what felt like hours of navigating through the dense forest, they reached the perimeter of the facility. A high fence topped with barbed wire loomed before them. Elias quickly got to work, hacking into the facility's security system while the others kept watch.

"Give me two minutes," Elias muttered, his fingers flying over his laptop.

Mia's nerves were on edge as she glanced at Alexander. He stood tall and focused, his expression unreadable. He was a man of action, but she could see the worry in his eyes. For her. For their future.

"We're going to make it through this," she whispered, more to herself than to him.

Alexander gave her a tight smile, his hand on her arm. "We will. Together."

A Dangerous Encounter

The moment the fence was breached, the team slipped inside the compound. They moved like shadows, avoiding detection as they approached the main building. The air was thick with tension, and Mia's heart raced as they made their way toward the heart of the facility.

But just as they neared their destination, the alarms blared. The mission had just gotten much more complicated.