Chapter 9: Into the Glades – The Abduction
Chapter 9: Into the Glades – The Abduction Miami sweltered under a blood-orange sunset. Vice HQ buzzed as Captain Steele paced, jaw clenched. “Cherry’s gone,” she announced grimly. “Last seen leaving Rico’s place around 2 a.m. GPS went dark near the edge of the Everglades.” Zinshed slammed a fist on the table. “She was tracking Victor’s leftover network. We thought we shut them down—” Salty’s face hardened. “We didn’t.” Delphine stood. “We get her back. Or we burn the swamp.” “Subtle,” Lila muttered. “But I’m in.” Operation Everglade Reign began at dawn. The team suited up—drenched in bug spray, armed with machetes, heat-sensing drones, and just enough attitude to scare off crocodiles. A grimy trail led them deep into the Glades, to a rundown shack surrounded by surveillance gear and... men in gator-skin vests . “They’re stylish and evil,” Rico whispered, binoculars up. “Yup, she’s in there. And look who’s guarding her—Victor’s brother , Valentine Kane . Real psycho vibes.” ...