Wang Jian crouched low, his eyes scanning the dimly lit alley ahead of him. The soft hum of the city was a distant backdrop to the immediate tension surrounding them. Emma and Jessica, their bodies pressed close to him, were still catching their breath, their wide eyes betraying a mix of fear and confusion.
He could feel the Blood Hunters closing in, their disciplined movements and professional tactics making it clear that they weren't amateurs. They had already split into small teams, sweeping the area with a ruthless efficiency that was designed to flush him out. But Wang Jian had anticipated this, and he had no intention of allowing them the upper hand.
"Listen to me," Wang Jian whispered, turning to Emma and Jessica. His voice was calm, measured, but the urgency in his tone was unmistakable. "You both need to stay close to me. No matter what happens, don't leave my side. If you're separated, they'll find you, and I won't be able to help."