As they continued to strategize and prepare for the inevitable conflict ahead, Mia found herself drawing strength from the people around her—especially Alexander. She couldn't imagine facing this battle without him by her side.
But as the hours passed, and their plans took shape, a gnawing feeling began to settle in her chest. This wasn't over. The battle had only just begun.
The Ascendant Order was out there, watching, waiting. And they wouldn't rest until their plans were complete.
But Mia was ready. Ready to fight, ready to protect her family, and ready to face whatever came next.
It was only a matter of time before the first strike came.
The Ascendant Order, despite their secrecy, couldn't hide forever. And when they finally made their move, it was swift and brutal. Their first target? One of the key members of their network, an international arms dealer with ties to both governments and criminal syndicates. Mia, Alexander, and their team were already in motion, preparing for the inevitable.
But even as they hunted down their enemies, Mia couldn't shake the feeling that this was bigger than they had realized.
The first strike had been a warning, but the Ascendant Order had underestimated the determination of Alexander and Mia. They hit back hard, targeting the arms dealer's most secure facility, located in a remote region. They had expected a fight, but they were ready.
Victor's team was already in place, having used every resource at their disposal to track the dealer's movements. The raid was swift, precise, and brutally efficient. The man was captured, his entire operation crumbling under the weight of the information they retrieved.