The Final Stand
The next morning, the roar of a helicopter overhead shattered their brief peace. They were cornered near a shipping port on the Gulf Coast.
With federal agents closing in, Liam handed Elena a small, encrypted flash drive. He looked at her with a mix of fierce love and determination. "Take this and run to the docks. I'll draw their fire. If I don't make it, make sure the truth gets out."
Elena gripped the drive, tears blurring her vision as Liam drew his weapon and stepped into the blinding sunlight, facing the flashing sirens alone
