It takes a special kind of calm to fire between heartbeats. Chapter 2 drops you into the crucible of elite training—robotic targets, simulated crowds, and the relentless elevation that tests every breath Olivia takes. Speed without panic. Stillness without fear. It’s discipline forged in cold air—and a preview of the precision she’ll need when the bullets aren’t blanks. 👇 Read Chapter 2 TWO United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado The Colorado altitude had a way of humbling even the most disciplined athletes, and Olivia Streeter was no exception. It wasn't just the thin air; it was the towering presence of the Rocky Mountains themselves, an omnipresent backdrop that seemed to both challenge and inspire all who came to conquer their own personal summits. Liv felt the elevation's impact most keenly during her initial cardio sessions. The rarefied ai...
THE ROMAN LEE SERIES " CRIMSON ROWS" Nineteen 9:00AM The hoverboard navigated its way around the expansive marble flooring high above the city streets. Jaxon Lathos was reading the latest research report on his new drug. One in which he had invested a lot of time and money. Stepping off the board he walked over to the large tall glass window of his office as he looked out to the horizon. The results were not what he expected nor what were promised. He paid little attention to compensation when it came to research because ultimately that would pay for itself. But he had little patience when disappointed by performance. Any setbacks were considered a failure regardless of circumstance. To Jaxon Lathos they were expensive in relation to time and money. Once a product was ready for market the clock started to tick in terms of its financial cycle to make enough money off it in terms of...
Pulling out his thin laptop from a leather satchel Jaxon entered his password as the cover screen vaporized. Using his right index finger he tapped on the file icon. Pressing his thumb on the screen once more the processor took a moment to recognize it. Seconds later the architecture plans appeared with the coordinates down at the bottom right corner. Quickly looking back and forth from the laptop to the device in his hands he rapidly punched in the location pressing firmly on the green send button. Jonas Paez was critical to the next phase and his lack of communication was concerning. Tapping out another message he sent it as a supplement. Jaxon dressed throwing a sheet over the lifeless form before walking out of the bedroom. Two tall figures stood outside the sliding glass door of the patio looking out at the Mediterranean. The only presence of light were burning orange glows of cigarettes being smoked as the early morning s...
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