Shadow of Retribution

The Horri

dy rigid with disbelief. The words from Officer Brennan still echoed in his ears,

was

e chest. He had just seen his brother that morning, full of e

him over and over about the risks. But Alex never thought it would act

en, and a somber officer appeared

r down the sterile, fluorescent-lit hallway. His mind was still racing, tr

oned for Alex to enter. Inside, a covered body lay on a steel table, the white sheet d

ed, but he forced himself to stay st

ted th

was so foreign to Alex that it almost didn't seem real. His brother, the one

d, his fingers brushing the side of Ethan's face. "I'm sorry," he whispered, more

her was involved in something bigger. A network of arms dealers,

than had been right. He had gotten too close, and now, he was

: A Decis

He had always promised himself he wouldn't go back into that world. Bu

lex said, his voice steady but

iles. But be warned, Mr. Kane. This is dangerous. You'll

is tone unshakable. "I want nam

h a few key details about Ethan's last investigation. Names,

m inside him. This wasn't just about vengeance anymore. It

, his mind already moving on to the next st

: An Unexpe

across the room. He spread out the files Ethan had been working on locations, names, add

entration. Alex glanced at the sc

eep voice asked

x replied, his gu

cus. Marc

s missions. After the war, they had both gone their separate ways. Marcus had gone i

us?" Alex asked, trying

. I know you're going to want revenge, but you can't do this alone. I

hind, but Marcus's voice, filled with familiarity and trust, wa

a decision made. "But we do this my way

d. "I'll be there tomor