The gunshot echoed through the corridor.
But Alexander had already moved.
The bullet hit the wall behind him.
The guards quickly restrained the traitor.
Emily stood frozen.
Her heart was still racing.
Alexander walked toward the captured guard slowly.
"Who gave you the order?"
The man stayed silent.
Alexander's gaze hardened.
"You understand what happens if you refuse to speak."
The guard looked down.
"They told me she must not leave this place."
Emily felt a chill run through her body.
"Why?"
The man finally looked up.
His voice was barely a whisper.
"Because she isn't supposed to remember."
Alexander frowned.
"Remember what?"
The guard hesitated again.
Then he said something that made the entire corridor fall silent.
"Her real name."