*Chapter 30: The Trap*
As they made their way deeper into Vraxxis's headquarters, Aria's senses were on high alert. She could feel eyes watching her, and the air was thick with tension.
Ryker and Elijah moved silently beside her, their guns at the ready. They had been over the plan countless times, but Aria still couldn't shake the feeling that they were walking into a trap.
Suddenly, the lights flickered and died, plunging them into darkness. Aria's heart skipped a beat as she heard the sound of footsteps echoing through the hallway.
"Get down!" Ryker whispered, pulling Aria to the ground.
Elijah returned fire, his gun blazing in the darkness. Aria could hear the sound of bullets whizzing past her head, and she knew they had to get out of there - fast.
But as they scrambled to their feet, Aria realized that they were surrounded. Vraxxis's security team had them trapped, and there was no way out.
Vraxxis himself emerged from the shadows, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. "Welcome, Aria," he said, his voice dripping with malice. "I've been waiting for you."
Aria's eyes locked onto Vraxxis, her heart pounding with fear. She knew that she was staring into the face of pure evil.
But she also knew that she wasn't going to back down. She was going to fight, no matter what it took.