Chapter 147

Vivica rounded the final bend, her combat boots hitting the mud at the edge of the track with a heavy thud.

She controlled her pace, smoothly transitioning from a run to a walk, then finally coming to a stop.

She ripped off the weighted vest, bent over, hands on her knees, gasping for air.

Trent stood at the gate, an unlit cigarette dangling from his lips, as he stopped the stopwatch and glanced d