Chapter 146

But amidst the chaos, my eyes caught a glimpse of familiarity, a glimmer of recognition. As the girl’s movements momentarily faltered, I focused my gaze, tracing the contours of a tattoo etched on her arm. It was the same tattoo I had seen on that fateful day when we discovered Sasha’s lifeless body in the warehouse. A chilling realization washed over me like a wave of icy dread.

“You were there,” I gasped, my voice laced with shock and disbelief. The revelation paralyzed me for a fraction of a second, a fatal distraction that the girl seized upon with ruthless efficiency.

In that split second of vulnerability, she exploited my distraction, launching a swift and powerful strike that found its mark. The impact reverberated through my body, and the world spun in a disorienting whirl. Darkness encroached on the edges of my vision as I fought to maintain consciousness.

Determination surged through my veins, fueled by a mix of adrenaline and the burning desire to protec