71 Escape Route

Just then, they heard the sound of something breaking outside, and Ksenia snapped her head in the direction of the noise. "I think they're here," she said, her voice tense with tension. "They came too soon," Vladimir whispered, leading the way upstairs to the weapon room. "Where is Alex?" Ksenia asked, her eyes darting around the hallway. "In the weapon room," he whispered back, typing the passcode before pushing the door open. They entered the dimly lit weapon room, the air thick with tension. Vladimir turned his head to Alexander, who stood at the side of the room with a furrowed brow, his gaze fixed on a rifle. "Alex, we have a problem. Ray, the man I told you about, is here already. We need to arm up," Vladimir said urgently. Alexander's expression turned cold as he continued to stare at the rifle gun. "Grab whatever you need," Alexander said, his voice steely as he turned his gaze to Ksenia. "No, I can't show myself now. I also need to go save Linda who