The days following the successful raid on the Syndicate warehouse were a whirlwind of activity. Lysander and his men worked tirelessly to fortify their defenses and gather more intelligence. They knew the Syndicate wouldn’t stay down for long, and they had to be prepared for the inevitable retaliation.

Kylie threw herself into her training, determined to be ready for whatever came next. She spent hours in the gym with Kim, honing her skills and building her strength. She knew she was ...