“You survived the purge.”
A pause.
“I admit that exceeded projections.”
Rage burns instantly through me.
Not fear anymore.
Never fear again.
Gabriel moves ahead beside Russ while Mason and his team spread through the lower corridors securing intersections.
Everything down here looks operational.
Active.
Not abandoned.
Fresh security cameras track our movement from the ceilings.
Computer systems hum behind reinforced walls.
Sentinel never intended to disappear.
It intended to evolve.
Lucas notices it too.
“This place is huge.”
Gabriel nods grimly.
“Ascension central hub.”
God.
How many facilities exist like this?
Wu’s voice continues through hidden speakers.
“You’ve recovered memories more efficiently than expected, Hannah.”
Almost approving.
“Dr. Moss underestimated your resilience.”
I physically recoil.
Because he sounds proud.
Like this entire nightmare is an achievement to him.
Clay finally snaps:
“Shut him up.”
Gunfire erupts instantly as Mason destroys the nearest ceiling speaker.
