The Face of Betrayal

Smoke curled thick in the air, choking the dim light as the team pressed forward through the shattered remnants of the warehouse.

Amidst the chaos, a figure emerged from the shadows — calm, collected, yet carrying a weight that crushed the moment.

"It's... Sable," Kaela breathed, eyes wide with disbelief.

Sable's gaze met theirs, conflicted but resolute. "I never wanted this. But Winterglass had my family. I had no choice."

Ava's flames flickered uncertainly. "You risked us all? For them?"

Tears glistened in Sable's eyes, her voice barely a whisper. "I was a prisoner in my own life. I wanted to protect you — in my own way."

Before anyone could react, an explosion rocked the building, debris raining down.

"No time for regrets!" Noah yelled, grabbing Sable's arm. "We move. Now!"

As sirens wailed in the distance, the team raced through the collapsing structure, hearts pounding — united, yet fractured.

Betrayal cut deep, but survival demanded strength.

The war for their souls was far from over.

To be continued...