When they regrouped in the morning, the air was charged with purpose.
Elyndra pulled up the facility's schematics. "The entrance we're using is buried beneath the main structure. We'll have to get past external patrols, reach the underground level, and bypass the security layers before we even reach the core."
Marek crossed her arms. "And after that?"
Elyndra's expression was grim. "We get one shot at this. The moment we breach the system, the Architects will know. They'll throw everything they have at us."
Kiera met her gaze. "Then we don't give them time to stop us."
Elyndra tapped the screen. The blueprint zoomed in, revealing a hidden sublevel—a place never meant to be seen again.
"This is where we break their control."
Kiera looked at her team. Marek, stubborn and unshaken. Aerin, calculating and unafraid. Rhys, steady as ever.
They were ready.
No more running. No more hiding.
This time, they were going to end it.