Despite their relief at having survived this ordeal, the weight of uncertainty hung over them like a thick cloud. None of them had expected the situation to unfold quite like this, and they were keenly aware that they owed their survival to the proximity of Nocturnite's protection.
Eva cleared her throat, her voice breaking the silence.
"I guess this is it, huh?" she said, more to herself than anyone else. "Looks like we'll find out who the real big shots are behind this whole operation."
Dom glanced up at the helicopter, squinting against the sunlight. "Whoever it is, they're taking their sweet time. Makes you wonder what kind of show they're planning for the finale."
Martin didn't answer. His gaze remained fixed on the helicopter as it drew closer, the sound of its rotor blades now loud enough to drown out the soft rustle of leaves in the wind.
